Pine View is 0-8 against Union since March of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Pine View Panthers challenge Union Cougars at 6:00 p.m. Pine View has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Pine View is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Desert Hills on Tuesday. They came up short against the Thunder, falling 25-1. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Pine View saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nely Brinagh, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that Brinagh hit this season.
Meanwhile, Union faced Juan Diego Catholic in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Union took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Juan Diego Catholic. The Cougars' loss signaled the end of their undefeated season.
Haylee Moynier spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Payzlei Parrish made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlee Kesler, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Having lost for the first time this season, Union fell to 4-1. As for Pine View, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Pine View hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .342. However, it's not like Union struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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