Green Level's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Apex Cougars 5-3. This was payback for the Gators, who suffered a 9-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Sloane Kessler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
Emilia Lyven
| 03/24/26 vs Apex | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Athens Drive | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Cary | 2 |
| 03/20/26 @ Apex Friendship | 1 |
| 04/29/25 @ Middle Creek | 1 |
On the hitting side, Emilia Lyven was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Stella Pepin, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Green Level kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Green Level's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-4. As for Apex, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Green Level will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Green Hope at 4:00 p.m. on April 7. As for Apex, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Holly Springs at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Hawks have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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