Ajo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the A+ Charter School Maricopa.
For A+ Charter School's part, Jose Coronado and Conor Torres were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Coronado struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Torres tossed an inning while giving up no earned run or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Coronado scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Torres scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Coronado has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Benjamin Behrens, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Dominic A, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Ajo's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for A+ Charter School, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Ajo has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Imagine Prep Coolidge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. A+ Charter School will take on Wickenburg Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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