If Middle Creek was feeling good off their 22-0 takedown of Cary two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Middle Creek Mustangs fell 8-5 to the Apex Cougars on Tuesday. Middle Creek was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Apex apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Leah Gore was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Even though they lost, Middle Creek hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apex struck out six times.
On Apex's side, the team relied heavily on Hailey Spielman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Analiza Whittlesey, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Middle Creek's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Apex, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Middle Creek will take on Green Level at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Apex, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Union Pines at 6:00 p.m. Apex is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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