After five games on the road, Union Area is heading back home. They will take on the Northgate Flames at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Union Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 14.4 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Union Area gave their fans yet another huge win in Monday's second game. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Sewickley Academy a 15-0 shutout.
Korynne Shannon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Shannon was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Olivia Benedict was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Siddall, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Northgate fell victim to Union Area and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. Their tough 16-0 loss to the Scotties might stick with them for a while. Northgate just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Union Area's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Northgate, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Union Area has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Northgate struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Union Area took their win against Northgate in their previous meeting on Tuesday by a conclusive 16-0. Does Union Area have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northgate turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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