The Union Academy Cardinals will head out on the road to face off against the Anson Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Union Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Union Academy can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 7-0 margin over Buford. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Union Academy.
Avery Wilson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Wilson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Taylor Surratt was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI. Shelby Brooks was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 21 runs the game before, Anson was a bit more limited in their match on Wednesday. They fell victim to a tough 14-0 defeat at the hands of South Stanly. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Anson in their matchups with South Stanly: they've now lost five in a row.
Union Academy pushed their record up to 11-6 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Anson, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-16.
Union Academy skirted past Anson 3-1 when the teams last played back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Union Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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