Union Area came tearing into Tuesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 22-2 margin over the Summit Academy Knights. Considering Union Area has won three matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Union Area let Mike Gunn and Anthony Roper loose on the outfield. Gunn scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Roper scored three runs and stole five bases while going 1-for-2. Gunn has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Grayson Blakley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-1.
Union Area pushed their record up to 7-1 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Summit Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Union Area will have a chance to go back-to-back against Summit Academy: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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