Coronado hasn't had much luck against Apache Junction recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Coronado Dons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Apache Junction Prospectors at 3:45 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Coronado is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against St. Mary's, falling 19-0.
Meanwhile, Apache Junction was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 21-6 to Prescott. One positive for the Prospectors, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Apache Junction saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Hunsaker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double was Hunsaker's first of the season. Dylan Blackwood was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Apache Junction always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Apache Junction's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Coronado, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 0-4.
Coronado suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Apache Junction in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will Coronado have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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