Union Area can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They beat the Carlynton Cougars by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-0. Give Union Area's pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Mia Preuhs was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Preuhs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mallory Gorgacz and Olivia Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Gorgacz scored three runs while going 2-for-2, while Williams scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tori May, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Union Area's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Carlynton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union Area will take on Northgate at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Union Area's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games. As for Carlynton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Side at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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