Eagles
| 02/27/26 vs North Zulch | 24 |
| 02/16/26 @ Garrison | 14 |
| 03/31/26 vs Neches | 13 |
| 03/03/26 @ New Summerfield | 13 |
| 03/24/26 @ Centerville | 9 |
Apple Springs hadn't done well against Neches recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Eagles blew past the Tigers 19-6. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Faith Smith was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Apple Springs let Makenzie Cockrell and Katie Davis run wild. Cockrell got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Davis got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs Cockrell has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Brilynn Hicks, who went 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.
Apple Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .658. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The victory was the third in a row for Apple Springs, bringing their record up to 6-7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Neches, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Apple Springs will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Tigers: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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