The Apex Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Lee County Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Apex is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
On Tuesday, everything went Apex's way against Panther Creek as Apex made off with a 13-3 win. With that victory, Apex brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Jace Shoffner was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Shoffner was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Drew Berenyi was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Adrian Gonzalez, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, after a string of seven wins, Lee County's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of Alexander Central by a score of 5-3.
Walker McDuffie made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Stanfield, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Lee County was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alexander Central only hit no.
Apex's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs per game. As for Lee County, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Apex has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Lee County struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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