East Union had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Wheeler on Monday. The Urchins were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Eagles. The victory continues a trend for the Urchins in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won five in a row.
Madi Robbins made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Lucy Cochran
| 04/14/25 vs Wheeler | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Walnut | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs South Pontotoc | 1 |
| 03/27/25 vs Hamilton | 1 |
| 03/25/25 @ Hamilton | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lucy Cochran, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Lilly Mae Watson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI.
East Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wheeler only posted an OBP of .250.
East Union's record is now 19-3. As for Wheeler, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-7.
Looking ahead, East Union will head out to challenge Booneville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wheeler does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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