Amphitheater was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. Their tough 15-0 loss to the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Amphitheater of the 28-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
For Mica Mountain's part, they got a massive performance out of Jayden Barlet SR, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Barlet SR is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Camren Hanamoto was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Amphitheater's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Mica Mountain, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Amphitheater will take on Rio Rico at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rio Rico will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Amphitheater surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mica Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Mica Mountain: 3.9, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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