There's no place like home for Union County, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They skirted past the Union City Indians 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since May 11, 2024.
Kamora Klingman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Harly Pilgrim
| 04/17/25 vs Union City | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs North Decatur | 1 |
| 05/15/24 vs Milan | 1 |
| 05/13/24 vs Centerville | 1 |
| 05/11/24 vs Hagerstown | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
At the plate, Union County got a massive performance out of Harly Pilgrim, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and four RBI. That's the most stolen bases Pilgrim has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylen Rudnick, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Union County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Union City struck out 11 times.
Union County's victory was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-3. As for Union City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Looking ahead, Union County will head out to face off against Franklin County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Union City, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Winchester Community at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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