Apex Friendship pushed their score all the way to ten on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell just short of the Willow Spring Storm by a score of 11-10. Apex Friendship was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Willow Spring apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Brady Byler and Braden Bloom did some serious damage despite the final result: 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. Another player making a difference was JJ Vondette, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI.
On Willow Spring's side, Isaac James looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hampton Hawley, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two doubles. Jake Pereira was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Apex Friendship's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Willow Spring, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Apex Friendship will challenge 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. As for Willow Spring, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play South Garner at 4:00 p.m.
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