Apache Junction is 10-0 against Cortez since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Apache Junction Prospectors will look to defend their home field against the Cortez Colts at 3:45 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Tuesday, Apache Junction fell victim to a tough 17-2 loss at the hands of Vista Grande. Apache Junction has struggled against Vista Grande recently, as their contest on Tuesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Apache Junction saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shaunna Harper, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Cierra Devriese was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Cortez fell victim to Mohave and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a rough 20-0 defeat at the hands of the Thunderbirds. Having soared to a lofty 29 runs in the game before, Cortez's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Apache Junction's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7. As for Cortez, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Apache Junction took their win against Cortez in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 19-2. Will Apache Junction repeat their success, or does Cortez have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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