For the second straight game, Union Grove will face off against Waskom. The Lions will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row, Union Grove turned things around against Waskom on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Wildcats by a score of 8-5.
For Waskom's part, Remington Riley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up eight Ks. Riley has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jacob Woodward made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Waskom's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 3-12 when he doesn't).
Union Grove's win bumped their record up to 4-17-2. As for Waskom, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 13 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
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