Tri was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Union County Patriots by a score of 11-10. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tri of the 7-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Kennadi Knepley and Rylan Matthews did some serious damage despite the final result: Knepley scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Matthews scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Becca Sherwood was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Union County's side, the team relied heavily on Natalie Long, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ally Gray, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Tri's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Union County, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Tri is on the road again on Saturday to play Columbus East at 4:00 p.m. Columbus East is coming into the match with six straight defeats at home, meaning Tri will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Union County, they will challenge Hagerstown at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Union County's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games.
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