The Union Grove Broncos will head out to face off against the Marquette University Hilltoppers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Union Grove is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
Union Grove came out on top against Waukesha West on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Broncos never let the Wolverines get on the board and left with a 5-0 win.
Cody Ashburn
| 05/24/25 @ Waukesha West | 2 |
| 05/19/25 vs Elkhorn | 0 |
| 05/16/25 vs Beloit Memorial | 2 |
| 05/05/25 vs Burlington | 1 |
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Cody Ashburn tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Matthew Gruber was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kody Hage, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Marquette University had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Wauwatosa West by a score of 9-5 on Tuesday.
Union Grove pushed their record up to 14-11 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Marquette University, their record is now 12-13.
Everything went Union Grove's way against Marquette University in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Union Grove made off with a 10-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Broncos since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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