Apex Friendship came out on top against Apex on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Patriots walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Cougars. The win continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won three in a row.
Cheyenne Christman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
In other batting news, Hannah Parker and Riley Weaver did most of the damage at the plate: Parker went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI, while Weaver went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those two doubles gave Parker a new career-high. India Matute was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Patriots
| 04/30/25 @ Apex | 9-5 |
| 04/29/25 vs Cary | 18-3 |
| 04/25/25 @ Panther Creek | 9-4 |
| 04/24/25 vs Apex | 10-1 |
Apex Friendship kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive games.
Apex Friendship's record now sits at 16-3. As for Apex, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-8.
Coming up, Apex Friendship will head out on the road to square off against Green Level at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Apex, they will host Holly Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Hawks will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Cougars surely won't give up without a fight.
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