It was a good run, but Apex unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Holly Springs Golden Hawks by a score of 8-7. Apex was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Holly Springs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Anamie Whittlesey was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Whittlesey was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Analiza Whittlesey and Avery Dearman did some serious damage despite the final result: Whittlesey scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Dearman scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Apex's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Holly Springs, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Apex will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Wakefield at 6:00 p.m. As for Holly Springs, they will head out on the road to square off against Apex Friendship at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Apex Friendship is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.1 runs per game this season.
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