Wes-Del is 3-0 against Union City since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Wes-Del Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Union City Indians at 5:00 p.m. Wes-Del will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Wes-Del put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season in Saturday's second game. They were the clear victor by a 22-15 margin over Delta. Wes-Del's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kenzie Anderson was incredible, going 5-for-6 with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Hannah Gillam was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Union City blew Winchester Community out of the water the last time the pair played, but in Saturday's second gameWinchester Community got their revenge. Union City fell just short of Winchester Community by a score of 6-4.
Union City also got a good showing from Kierra Thacker, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Union City saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Blankley, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Brianna Williams, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Wes-Del's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Union City, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wes-Del has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Union City struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Wes-Del took their victory against Union City when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 9-1. Does Wes-Del have another victory up their sleeve, or will Union City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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