For the second straight game, Green Hope will face off against Apex. The Falcons will host the Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Green Hope is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
The home team had come away the winner the last three times Green Hope and Apex had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Falcons came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday. The game was the first time the Falcons have beaten the Cougars on their field since March 6, 2023.
Elijah Martin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Troy Haynes, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one triple. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
Apex has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Green Hope, their win bumped their record up to 7-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Green Hope has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Apex struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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