It was a good run, but Springville unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell 12-7 to the Union Cougars.
Hugh Redd and Ashtyn Tate were huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. Throwing, Redd tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Tate pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Redd has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Redd got on base in all three of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI, while Tate scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Reid Deede and Naulivou Lauaki did some serious damage despite the final result: Deede scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Lauaki went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Springville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Union, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springville will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Cedar Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Union, they will head out on the road to challenge Morgan at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Union's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
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