Softball Recap: Union Pines Vikings vs. Lee County Yellow Jackets
Union Pines won the last time they faced Lee County, and things went their way on Friday too. The Union Pines Vikings came out on top against the Lee County Yellow Jackets by a score of 6-3.
Kaitlyn Blue looked comfortable as she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Andrews, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Corryn McCutchen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Lee County's side, Savanna Mullins spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. Mullins has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Lee County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kallie Byrd, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
Union Pines' win bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Lee County, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Pines will face off against Heritage at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lee County, they will head out on the road to square off against Hoke County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Hoke County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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