Baseball Recap: Union Now 6-2 over Last Eight Games

Yellowjackets

Margin (Wins)

03/18/25 vs J.Z. George	23
03/29/25 vs Newton	15
03/21/25 @ J.Z. George	11
04/14/25 vs Leake Central	10
04/08/25 @ Sebastopol	10

Union came out on top against Leake Central on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Yellowjackets blew past the Gators 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.

Jackson Flake and Rafe Manning made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Flake kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Manning struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. At the plate, Flake got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base, while Manning went 1-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

In other batting news, Austin Lee was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. Kooper Fultz was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.

Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .516 or higher in three consecutive games.

Union has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Leake Central, they dropped their record down to 4-13 with the loss, which was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Union didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 15-4 defeat against Hamilton on the 18th. Leake Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.