Softball Recap: South Stanly triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Mary-Ryan Hinson

By Team Reports May 2, 2024, 12:38am

Softball Recap: South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls vs. Union Academy Cardinals

South Stanly lost to Union Academy last Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls came out on top against the Union Academy Cardinals by a score of 5-1.

Kinsley Tyson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Mary-Ryan Hinson was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.

On Union Academy's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Avery Wilson gave up three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.

On the hitting side, Union Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paisley Boatright, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.

South Stanly's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Union Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.

South Stanly will be playing at home against West Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (West Stanly: 1.8, South Stanly: 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Union Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lee Park Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Lee Park Prep: 3.7, Union Academy: 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.

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