Baseball Recap: Union County Comes Up Short

Union County had lost six straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 7-18 to make it seven. They came up short against Indianapolis Kings, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Indianapolis Kings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 on Saturday.

Union County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Cheatham, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.

As for Indianapolis Kings, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6-1 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 games by eight runs or more this season.

On Indianapolis Kings' side, Levi Mossbarger tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Mossbarger has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Ryker Brenneman and Jace Jenkins did most of the damage at the plate: Brenneman went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Jenkins got on base in both of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most hits Brenneman has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Luke Hightower, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run.

Union County and Indianapolis Kings are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Patriots will take on Hagerstown at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Union County's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Indianapolis Kings, they will head out on the road to take on Covenant Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Indianapolis Kings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.