Middle Creek scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Cary Imps onto the board and left with a 22-0 win. With that victory, Middle Creek brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Hailey Hoeft was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Hoeft has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hoeft was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Middle Creek got a massive performance out of Leah Gore, who went 4-for-4 with seven RBI, three runs, and three doubles. Keira Tankelewicz was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Middle Creek's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-6. As for Cary, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Middle Creek will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Apex at 6:00 p.m. on April 2nd. Middle Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Cary, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Holly Springs at 6:00 p.m. on April 2nd.
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