Union Star was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 20-3 walloping at the hands of the Albany Warriors.
For Albany's part, Jarrett Smith was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Kole Emerson was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Chase Cline, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
Union Star's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Albany, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-8.
Union Star didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 win vs. North Nodaway on the 23rd. Albany has also already played their next match, a 20-3 victory against King City on the 22nd.
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