Apple Springs is 0-5 against Cushing since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Apple Springs Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Cushing Bearkats at 6:00 p.m. Cushing took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Apple Springs, who comes in off a win.
Apple Springs scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Centerville 12-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Apple Springs.
Dakota Campbell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Campbell has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tristen Eddins, who scored four runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. Colton Brasuell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Cushing lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Friday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-3 walloping at the hands of Groveton. Cushing has struggled against Groveton recently, as their match on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Apple Springs' victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Cushing, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.
Apple Springs might still be hurting after the 17-0 defeat they got from Cushing when the teams last played back in March of 2022. Can Apple Springs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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