Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 16-4 to the Lakewood Leopards. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 24-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
Union saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haily Hazelwood, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. Another was Ashlyn Spell, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Union now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Lakewood, they pushed their record up to 3-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union will challenge East Bladen at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Lakewood, they will square off against East Columbus at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Leopards will need to watch out since the Gators have now posted at least ten runs in their last six matchups.
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