Union had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Deer Creek Antlers by a score of 3-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Antlers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-1 on Monday.
As for Deer Creek, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 25, 2025.
For Deer Creek's part, Keagan Skluzacek tossed a big game, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Skluzacek has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Deer Creek's win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Walker Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI. That hit was Edwards' first of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Union will face off against Stillwater at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers' pitching crew has only allowed 0.9 runs per game this season, so the Redhawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Deer Creek, they will take on Yukon at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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