The Apache Junction Prospectors will head out on the road to take on the Dysart Demons at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Dysart took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Apache Junction, who comes in off a win.
Apache Junction gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Coronado with a sharp 12-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Apache Junction.
Decker Castillo was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Castillo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rhett Ruiz, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Dalton Bailey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Dysart fell victim to a rough 11-5 defeat at the hands of Paradise Valley on Thursday. Dysart has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Like Apache Junction, Dysart also got a great game from a two-way player: Nate Morales Leyva. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned run or hits. Morales Leyva was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Jacob Moreno was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Apache Junction's record now sits at 4-10. As for Dysart, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Apache Junction has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Dysart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Apache Junction came up short against Dysart in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 12-9. Can Apache Junction avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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