Centerville won the last time they faced Union County and things went their way on Thursday too. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 16-6 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Shelby Thomas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
Paisley Steffee
| 05/21/26 @ Union County | 4 |
| 05/11/26 vs Wes-Del | 3 |
| 04/28/26 @ Winchester Community | 2 |
| 04/21/26 vs Tri | 2 |
| 04/17/26 vs Richmond | 2 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Paisley Steffee, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-5. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Haven Walter, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Centerville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Centerville now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Union County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Centerville will face off against Shenandoah at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Union County, they will square off against Northeastern at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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