Union Pines hasn't had much luck against Scotland recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Fighting Scots at 7:00 p.m.
Union Pines is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs last Thursday, they were much more limited against West Stanly on Thursday. They came up short against the Colts, falling 9-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Vikings have suffered since May 2, 2024.
Kileigh Cameron made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Scotland had already won 11 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it 12 on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 4-1.
Avery Stutts spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Marissa Smith, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Dawson Blue was another key player, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Union Pines' defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Scotland, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1.
Union Pines suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Scotland in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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