Apex Friendship took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Garner, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Apex Friendship Patriots had just enough and edged out the Garner Trojans 10-9 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted against the Trojans since March 29, 2019.

Cheyenne Christman
03/04/25 vs Garner | 3 |
03/03/25 vs Corinth Holders | 0 |
02/26/25 @ Seaforth | 2 |
05/16/24 @ Laney | 1 |
05/10/24 vs Fuquay - Varina | 1 |
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Cheyenne Christman and Kaylee Marquis did most of the damage at the plate: Christman went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI, while Marquis scored two runs while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits Christman has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of India Matute, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Apex Friendship now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Garner, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apex Friendship will venture away from home to square off against D.H. Conley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Garner, they are taking a road trip to face off against Middle Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Garner is facing Middle Creek at the right time seeing as Middle Creek is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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