Softball Recap: The Villages Charter Buffalo vs. Apopka Blue Darters
The Villages Charter came into Friday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Apopka Blue Darters on Friday.
Emily Thompson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lexy Sanchez, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sydney Rich, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base.
The win got The Villages Charter back to even at 11-11. As for Apopka, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-14.
The Villages Charter will take on Belleview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Apopka, they will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Moore at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bishop Moore is coming into the match with four straight losses at home, meaning Apopka will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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