Union Pines was handed a ten-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Uwharrie Charter Academy Eagles 4-2.
Union Pines got a great performance from June Thomas as he pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off eight hits. Thomas has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Preston Whitaker
| 04/14/25 @ Uwharrie Charter Academy | 3 |
| 04/02/25 vs Western Harnett | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Hoke County | 2 |
| 03/18/25 vs Scotland | 2 |
| 03/04/25 vs Lee County | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Preston Whitaker, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Union Pines' record now sits at 7-10. As for Uwharrie Charter Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Union Pines and Uwharrie Charter Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. The Vikings will square off against Southwest Guilford at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (329 vs. 53). Meanwhile, Uwharrie Charter Academy (ranked 136th) will meet Grace Christian (ranked tenth) at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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