Union Local is 0-3 against Martins Ferry since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Union Local Jets will head out on the road to challenge the Martins Ferry Purple Riders at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Union Local's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five contests.
Union Local put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Bridgeport. That's two games straight that Union Local has won by exactly ten runs.
Kylie Stidd spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit. Those a hit set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Laken Vinskovich, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for four straight games. Breanna Barbe was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, Martins Ferry was a bit more limited in their matchup two weeks ago. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Indian Creek.
Union Local's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Martins Ferry, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Union Local suffered a grim 12-1 defeat to Martins Ferry in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Union Local avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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