Union County waltzed into their game on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Bronson Eagles 10-3. That's two games straight that the Fightin' Tigers have won by exactly seven runs.
Emma Handley made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Handley was even better at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Leanne Dicks was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Courtney Manning, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Fightin' Tigers
| 04/04/25 @ Bronson | 10-3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Dixie County | 8-1 |
| 04/01/25 @ P.K. Yonge | 12-0 |
| 03/18/25 vs Dixie County | 18-7 |
Union County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in 12 consecutive contests.
Union County's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.7 runs over those games. As for Bronson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season.
Union County will face off against Trinity Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Conquerors will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Fightin' Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bronson, they will head out on the road to face off against P.K. Yonge at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Wave have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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