For the second straight game, Apple Valley will face off against Sultana. The Sun Devils will head out to square off against the Sultans at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Apple Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Apple Valley is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Sultana just ended the team's eight-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sultans.
Beau Lloyd was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Isaiah Reveron made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run. Seth Robertson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double.
The win (which was Sultana's 16th in a row) raised their record to 20-2-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs over those games. As for Apple Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 19-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Apple Valley has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Sultana struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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