The Globe Tigers will challenge the Apache Junction Prospectors at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Globe is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Wednesday as neither Globe nor Seton Catholic made it on the board until the fifth inning. The Tigers lost 9-1 to the Sentinels.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Apache Junction, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They walked away with a 7-2 win over Combs on Friday.
Dylan Hunsaker made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Apache Junction's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 4-1 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). Hunsaker was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Rhett Ruiz was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaiden Montalvo, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
Apache Junction kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Apache Junction now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Globe, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Globe has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Apache Junction struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Globe couldn't quite get it done against Apache Junction in their previous matchup on April 3rd as they fell 6-1. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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