East Union came out on top against Wheeler on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Urchins took their game against the Eagles 5-2. The victory continues a trend for the Urchins in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won seven in a row.
East Union's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Mae Watson, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double was Watson's first of the season.
Urchins
| 03/13/26 @ Wheeler | 5-2 |
| 03/10/26 @ Picayune | 14-0 |
| 03/10/26 @ Poplarville | 8-7 |
| 03/09/26 vs Long Beach | 11-3 |
East Union was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .355 or higher in four consecutive contests.
East Union's record now sits at 5-2. As for Wheeler, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
East Union has already played their next matchup, a 4-0 victory against Booneville on the 13th. As for Wheeler, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 12-0 win against Hickory Flat on the 16th.
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