The Union Cougars will take on the Morgan Trojans at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Union fell victim to Bear River and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They came up short against the Bears, falling 10-0. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Morgan was able to grind out a solid victory over Sky View on Saturday, taking the game 5-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.
Callie Averett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lexi Hardman, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot for a while, having posted three or more hits the last ten times she's played. Kaiya Peterson was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Union's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9. As for Morgan, their win bumped their record up to 15-6.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Union hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Morgan struggles in that department as they've averaged .403. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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