For the second straight game, Auburndale will face off against Edgar. The Apaches are taking a road trip to square off against the Wildcats at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Auburndale 3.9, Edgar 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Auburndale's offense. They came up short against Edgar on Tuesday, falling 7-0. The Apaches' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
For Edgar's part, Jase Apfelbeck was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Apfelbeck has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Leyton Schuett, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lucas Stahnke, who went 2-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Edgar is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Auburndale, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
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