There's no place like home for Union City, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They never let the Randolph Southern Rebels onto the board and left with an 11-0 win on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for Union City, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Shannen Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Scarlett VanMeter was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Hannah Woolston was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Union City's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-11. As for Randolph Southern, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Union City will head out on the road to take on Anderson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Randolph Southern, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Daleville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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