The Union Yellowjackets will take on the Lake Hornets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Lake will be up against a hot Union team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Yellowjackets blew past Scott Central 16-1 on Monday.
Alanee Wheeler made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Union let Destiny Moulds and Tiara Campbell run wild. Moulds scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Campbell scored a run while going 2-for-2. What's more, Campbell posted three RBI, the most she's had since back in March. LaCee Bishop was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lake came up short against Caledonia on Saturday and fell 8-5. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alaina Alford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits.
On the hitting side, Adyson Mcknight made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Woods, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Union's victory bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Lake, their loss dropped their record down to 13-11.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Union has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Lake struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Union came out on top in a nail-biter against Lake when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 16-15. Do the Yellowjackets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hornets turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
