The Union Local Jets will square off against the Bellaire Big Reds at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bellaire took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Union Local, who comes in off a win.
Bellaire will be up against a hot Union Local team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Jets never let Beallsville get on the board and left with a 12-0 victory on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Jets, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Bellaire had taken Union Local down for four straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Big Reds fell 9-6 to the Jets.
Marissa Pacifico spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Calleigh Holt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Addison Kovach was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Union Local's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-6. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.7 runs over those games. As for Bellaire, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season.
Union Local was able to grind out a solid win over Bellaire when the teams last played on Friday, winning 9-6. Will the Jets repeat their success, or do the Big Reds have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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