Union had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell victim to a rough 35-4 defeat at the hands of the Muncie Burris Owls on Saturday. Union lost against Muncie Burris in their previous head to head back in April of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 15-5 score last time.
For Muncie Burris' part, Drew Haney and Josh Summers made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Haney pitched three innings while giving up three earned runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Summers tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Haney has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Haney scored a run and stole a base, while Summers scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Muncie Burris let Timo Minnich and Carter Mullen loose on the outfield. Minnich fired off three triples, four runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-5, while Mullen scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Reese Zaucha, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Muncie Burris now has a winning record of 5-4.
Coincidentally, Union and Muncie Burris will both be playing Anderson Prep Academy the next time they take the field. Muncie Burris will head out to face Anderson Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, while Union will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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