Middle Creek barely beat Apex the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Middle Creek was the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Apex on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Mustangs have posted against the Cougars since April 5, 2019.
Hailey Hoeft
| 03/25/25 vs Apex | 4 |
| 04/12/24 vs Green Hope | 3 |
| 03/10/25 vs Green Hope | 2 |
| 04/30/24 @ Green Level | 2 |
| 04/23/24 @ Cary | 2 |
Hailey Hoeft was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kennedy Johnson was a standout: she scored four runs while going 2-for-4. Madelyn Herndon also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Middle Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Middle Creek and bumps their season record up to 3-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.5 runs over those games. As for Apex, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Middle Creek will challenge rival Green Level at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Apex is set to face off against their familiar foe Green Hope at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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