Seaforth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-6 walloping at the hands of the Apex Friendship Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Seaforth of the 25-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Abigail Johnson and Annika Johannson stepped up to the plate in a big way. Johnson went 2-for-4 with two triples and two runs, while Johannson went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, Seaforth was hitting in the corners and finished the game with three triples. That's the most triples they've managed all season.
On Apex Friendship's side, Sydney Joyce made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Joyce was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run.
In other batting news, Makenzie Spero was a standout: she scored two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Cheyenne Christman was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Seaforth's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Apex Friendship, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Seaforth will face off against Southeast Alamance at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Seaforth is facing Southeast Alamance at the right time seeing as Southeast Alamance is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Apex Friendship, they will head out on the road to take on Green Hope at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Green Hope is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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