Softball Preview: Union County Braves vs. Owensboro Red Devils
Union County has been on the road for two straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Owensboro Red Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Union County will be strutting in after a win while Owensboro will be coming in after a loss.
On Saturday, Union County earned a 5-2 victory over Evansville Central.
Peyton Jenkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sydney Thomas, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and five RBI. Audrey Staley was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Owensboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hancock County.
Union County's win bumped their record up to 15-12. As for Owensboro, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Union County came up short against Owensboro when the teams last played back in March, falling 11-8. Will Union County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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