Apache Junction extended their losing streak to nine on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the Florence Gophers, falling 21-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Gophers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-4 back in March.
As for Florence, their victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-11. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
For Florence's part, Kamie Rice made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Rice has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Florence got a massive performance out of D'Glayne Giberti, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave Giberti a new career-high. Brea Cortinas was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one double.
Looking ahead, Apache Junction will face off against Seton Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for Florence, they will take on Globe at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gophers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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