Union Local had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Bridgeport Bulldogs as they made off with a 14-4 win. Considering Union Local has won four games by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kylie Stidd spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit. Those a hit set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Laken Vinskovich, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last four times she's played. Breanna Barbe was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Union Local's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Bridgeport, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Union Local will head out on the road to square off against Martins Ferry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Union Local knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Martins Ferry likes a good challenge. As for Bridgeport, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Beallsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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