Muncie Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-10 in the process. They came up short against the Union City Indians, falling 22-2. If the Bearcats were looking for revenge after losing 23-0 to the Indians when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Union City, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6. That 20 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Union City's part, Lindsey Evans made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit (and only one walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave Evans a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Union City let Oaklee Reichard and Hannah Woolston run wild. Reichard went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Woolston got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and one RBI. Those four runs gave Woolston a new career-high. Valerie Mata was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Coming up, Muncie Central will be playing in front of their home fans against Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Union City, they are taking a road trip to challenge South Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Starfires' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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