The Berne Union Rockets will square off against the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Berne Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Berne Union not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30, 2024. They blew past Bexley 15-5. The Rockets haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Josilyn Hedges made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
Karlee Morgan
| 03/22/25 vs Bexley | 2 |
| 04/27/24 @ Coshocton | 1 |
| 04/22/24 @ Harvest Prep | 1 |
| 04/19/24 @ Miller | 1 |
| 04/15/24 vs Waterford | 1 |
In other batting news, Karlee Morgan was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Reese Besco was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Berne Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bexley only posted an OBP of .400.
Meanwhile, Nelsonville-York had to start their season on the road last Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 9-4 to Eastern. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 18 in a row.
Emmie Fowler was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double.
Berne Union's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Nelsonville-York, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
