Union's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Uintah Utes out 10-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Union considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Haylee Moynier spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Union got a massive performance out of Josie Prevedel, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Teddy Oleen, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
On Uintah's side, Kynlee Bristol was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kayla Olsen, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Union's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Uintah, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-5.
Union will be playing in front of their home fans against South Summit at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. South Summit will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Union surely won't give up without a fight. As for Uintah, they will head out on the road to square off against Provo at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Uintah is facing Provo at the right time seeing as Provo is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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