Softball Recap: Union Mine snaps three-game streak of losses at home

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 1:06am

Softball Recap: Union Mine Diamondbacks vs. Bradshaw Christian The Pride

Union Mine came into Monday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Bradshaw Christian The Pride on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Union Mine, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Madison Matlack spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks.

At the plate, Union Mine got a massive performance out of Ruby Luce, who went 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and a triple. Savannah Warman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

On Bradshaw Christian's side, Avery Slater made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3.

Union Mine's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9. As for Bradshaw Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Union Mine by a score of 8-7 later that day.

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