Apache Junction extended their losing streak to 14 on Monday, dropping them down to 1-16. They lost 21-4 to the Globe Tigers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-1 on April 2nd.
As for Globe, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.9 runs over those games.
For Globe's part, Jade Verdugo made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Verdugo has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Globe got a massive performance out of Erlynda Horta, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Horta a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Antonella Franco, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
As of now, neither Apache Junction nor Globe have any future games scheduled.
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