Softball Recap: Union Pines Snags Ninth Win in Last 11 Games

Vikings

Margin (Wins)

03/14/25 @ Richmond	17
03/25/25 @ Pinecrest	14
03/21/25 @ Southern Lee	14
03/27/25 @ Western Harnett	13
03/04/25 vs Lee County	12

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Scotland, Union Pines was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Richmond Raiders as they made off with a 13-3 win. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won six contests by ten runs or more so far this season.

Allie Bauer made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, Union Pines got a big performance out of Serena McCutchen, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. Kensley Moffet also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Union Pines kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.

Union Pines has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Richmond, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-11.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Pines will venture away from home to face off against Hoke County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bucks will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Richmond, they will square off against Jack Britt at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buccaneers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.71 runs per game on average), something the Raiders will no doubt try to take advantage of.