It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Union County can now relate to. They fell just short of the Stephens County Indians by a score of 1-0 on Saturday. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 9-3.

Gunnar Akins
04/07/25 vs Coahulla Creek | 3 |
02/22/25 @ White County | 3 |
04/18/25 @ Rockmart | 2 |
03/21/25 vs Sonoraville | 2 |
03/07/25 @ Hayesville | 2 |
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Gunnar Akins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Union County is 8-4 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 7-9 otherwise.
Union County has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-13 record this season. As for Stephens County, their victory bumped their record up to 20-9.
While Union County had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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