Union Pines entered their tilt with Richmond with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Richmond Raiders by a score of 5-1 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Union Pines also won the last time the pair played back in March.
Isabella Garcia looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
On the hitting side, Nicole Norman was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Kyleigh McNeill was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Richmond's side, Madelyn Pearson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
Union Pines' win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4. As for Richmond, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season.
Union Pines will be playing in front of their home fans against Hoke County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Richmond, they will head out on the road to square off against Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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