Union Academy is still undefeated this season after their game against Providence on Wednesday, but Providence came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Cardinals came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Panthers.
Avery Wilson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Union Academy's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Keira Farmer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Avery Chaney also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Cardinals
| 04/02/25 vs Providence | 5-4 |
| 04/01/25 vs Albemarle | 16-0 |
| 03/28/25 vs Gray Stone Day | 15-0 |
| 03/26/25 vs Marvin Ridge | 12-5 |
| 03/18/25 vs North Stanly | 8-1 |
| + 8 more games |
Union Academy's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-0.the team's perfect season has a lot to do with their hitting performance: the team won's by an average of 9.8 runs thus far As for Providence, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Academy will venture away from home to face off against Albemarle at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Providence, they will head out to take on Marvin Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 3.7, the Mavericks 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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