Graham Local hasn't had much luck against North Union recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Falcons will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 5:15 p.m.
Graham Local is headed into Wednesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They fell 4-1 to Northwestern. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly three runs.
Meanwhile, North Union had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Celtics. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
Brenna Martino spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Harrah, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kale Keigley, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: North Union kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in four consecutive games.
North Union now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Graham Local, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Graham Local came up short against North Union in their previous matchup on Monday, falling 6-3. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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