Apex extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-15. They lost 19-1 to the Union Pines Vikings. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Apex saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Bartelt, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
As for Union Pines, they pushed their record up to 20-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games.
On Union Pines' side, Abbie Tyner made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Tyner posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
In other batting news, Madison Stein was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Serena McCutchen also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Looking ahead, Apex will face off against Panther Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Union Pines, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellow Jackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.84 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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