It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Middle Creek ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past the Apex Cougars 7-6. The win was just what Middle Creek needed coming off of an 8-1 loss in their prior match.
Casey Murray was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Murray has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Murray was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, John Lupienski was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Apex's side, Will Newton was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Drew Berenyi, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Middle Creek is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Apex, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-4.
Middle Creek will be playing at home against Sanderson at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sanderson hasn't scored more than one runs for seven games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Apex, they will head out on the road to face off against Athens Drive at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Athens Drive will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Apex surely won't give up without a fight.
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