Unionville is 0-9 against Downingtown West since April of 2015 but things could change on Monday. The Longhorns will head out on the road to square off against the Whippets at 3:45 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
While Unionville's victory against Sun Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Longhorns had just enough and edged out the Vanguards 3-2 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Longhorns have posted since April 17, 2024.
Peyton Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Shannon Megill was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Lily Daniels was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Downingtown West ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Downingtown East 4-3. The win was familiar territory for the Whippets, who have now won three contests in a row.
The team relied heavily on Sami Harple, who went 4-for-5 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Kenzi Noles, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Downingtown West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Unionville is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games. As for Downingtown West, they pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Unionville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. However, it's not like Downingtown West struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Unionville might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Downingtown West in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Longhorns avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
