| 05/02/26 - Away | 4-3 W |
| 04/23/26 - Home | 11-4 W |
| 04/26/25 - Away | 6-12 L |
| 04/05/25 - Home | 21-5 W |
| 04/27/24 - Away | 3-7 L |
| + 5 more games |
Union Catholic had lost three straight, but after bumping their record up to 10-4 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Oak Knoll Royals. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted against the Royals since May 1, 2019.
As for Oak Knoll, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
For Oak Knoll's part, Kaitlin Wincko spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. Wincko has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kelsey Wincko and Abby Han stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wincko went 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI, while Han went 2-for-5 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That home run marked the first that Wincko has launched this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union Catholic will face off against New Providence at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Oak Knoll, they will challenge Union at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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