Softball Recap: Union City Victorious

Indians

Previous 5 Games

05/08/25 vs Cowan	10-7
05/07/25 @ National Trail	9-2
05/01/25 @ South Adams	1-10
04/30/25 vs Muncie Central	22-2
04/28/25 @ Bluffton	6-0

After losing to Cowan the last time they met, Union City decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Indians came out on top against the Blackhawks by a score of 10-7 on Thursday. With that victory, the Indians brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.

Kierra Thacker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Emma Blankley and Oaklee Reichard did most of the damage at the plate: Blankley went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Reichard went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Reichard has posted since back in April. Gabrielle Ordonez also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Union City kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The win made it two in a row for Union City and bumps their season record up to 6-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Cowan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union City will be taking part in a tournament against Monroe Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Golden Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.56 runs per game on average), something the Indians will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Cowan, they will challenge Hagerstown at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Blackhawks surely won't give up without a fight.