Willow Spring's game on Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They skirted past the Apex Friendship Patriots 11-10. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Willow Spring considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Isaac James looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hampton Hawley, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Ben Cannaday, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Apex Friendship's side, Brady Byler and Braden Bloom stepped up to the plate in a big way. Byler scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Bloom scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of JJ Vondette, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Willow Spring's victory bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Apex Friendship, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
Willow Spring will head out on the road to face off against South Garner at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Apex Friendship, they will take on Trinity Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Trinity Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Apex Friendship surely won't give up without a fight.
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