Union extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-18 in the process. They fell 4-1 to the Oratory Prep Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-10 back in April.
As for Oratory Prep, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.3 runs on average over those games.
For Oratory Prep's part, Jacob Minnefor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. Minnefor has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Patrick Keown, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union will venture away from home to face off against Morristown at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Oratory Prep, they will take on Gill St. Bernard's at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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