With a playoff game on the line, Union Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They never let the Bethany Wolves onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory. Considering Union Academy has won 11 contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery Wilson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Wilson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Taylor Surratt was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Riley Griffin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Union Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. As for Bethany, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-6-1.
Union Academy will head out on the road to challenge South Stanly at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. Bethany does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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