Union extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 2-15 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Elizabeth Minutemen. The game marked the first time this year in which the Farmers were not able to get on the board.
As for Elizabeth, their record now sits at 17-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
For Elizabeth's part, Albert Maldonado was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over four innings pitched. Maldonado has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Elizabeth let EJ Olavarria and Jaime Tamayo run wild. Olavarria went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double, while Tamayo got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits Olavarria has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Ian Acevedo, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Union is set to challenge their familiar foe Brearley at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Elizabeth will take on rival Johnson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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