South Stanly had lost eight straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 8-12 to make it nine. They lost 9-0 to the Union Academy Cardinals. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Rowdy Rebel Bulls' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Union Academy, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 21-0. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 18 matches by six runs or more this season.
For Union Academy's part, the result came thanks to Avery Wilson's shutout, as she gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks. Wilson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Paisley Boatright, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, five RBI, and three runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Taylor Surratt was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Stanly will face off against South Columbus at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Union Academy, they will be playing at home against Porter Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals will need to watch out since the Pirates have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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