Apex lost to Middle Creek back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Apex Cougars came out on top against the Middle Creek Mustangs by a score of 8-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for Apex.
Hailey Spielman was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Analiza Whittlesey, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
On Middle Creek's side, Leah Gore was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Even though they lost, Middle Creek hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apex struck out six times.
Apex is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Middle Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Apex will take on Union Pines at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Union Pines is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Middle Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Green Level at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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