It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Union County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors 7-5. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won four in a row.
Maddox Patton
| 03/31/26 @ Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe | 4 |
| 03/20/26 vs Sonoraville | 3 |
| 03/04/26 @ Murphy | 3 |
| 02/12/26 @ Lumpkin County | 3 |
| 02/10/26 vs White County | 3 |
| + 10 more games |
The team relied heavily on Maddox Patton, who went 4-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Union County's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is 4-1 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). Bentley Rich was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Union County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Union County now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Union County will face off against rival Murray County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe is set to take on their familiar foe Rockmart at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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