After five games on the road, Washington Union is heading back home. They will take on the Madera South Stallions at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Washington Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Washington Union's hitters rose to the challenge against a Badgers pitching crew that boasted an average of only 3.43 points allowed on Tuesday. Washington Union skirted past Yosemite 10-8.
Max jr Zuniga made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Zuniga has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Zuniga was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Davin Finderup, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Matthew Lozano was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Madera South came up short against Sierra Pacific on Monday and fell 12-7.
Washington Union's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Madera South, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Washington Union took their win against Madera South in their previous matchup back in February by a conclusive 10-3. Does Washington Union have another victory up their sleeve, or will Madera South turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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