Softball Recap: Union Academy Cardinals vs. South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls
Union Academy can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They blew past the South Stanly Rowdy Rebel Bulls 9-1. This was payback for Union Academy, who suffered a 4-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Avery Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Paisley Boatright, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Shelby Brooks was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
On South Stanly's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madelyn Tucker, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Union Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-5. As for South Stanly, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Union Academy will head out on the road to face off against South Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (South Stanly: 2.9, Union Academy: 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for South Stanly, they will be playing at home against North Stanly at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. South Stanly will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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