Union Grove came tearing into Thursday's match with 17 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They won by a run and slipped past the Elkhorn Elks 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Union Grove, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Cody Ashburn looked comfortable as he tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Braxton Hinds, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Landon Dessart, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Union Grove pushed their record up to 20-4 with that victory, which was their 12th straight on the road. As for Elkhorn, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-11.
Union Grove will have a chance to go back-to-back against Elkhorn: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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