Cary extended their losing streak to 14 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 1-17 in the process. They lost 18-3 to the Apex Friendship Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
Catherine Baker was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Delaney Davis also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Apex Friendship, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games.
On Apex Friendship's side, Riley Weaver made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Weaver was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hannah Parker and Sydney Joyce did most of the damage at the plate: Parker went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Joyce went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI Parker has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Marquis, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cary will challenge Panther Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Imps' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Catamounts have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Apex Friendship, they will face off against Apex at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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