The Union Spartans will challenge the Hobbton Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Union comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Union fell victim to North Duplin and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Rebels, falling 15-0.
Meanwhile, Hobbton got the win against Clinton on Monday by a conclusive 12-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.
Zannah Hairr made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Amelia Dial, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Miley McLamb was another key player, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Hobbton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hobbton's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for Union, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Union suffered a grim 20-5 defeat to Hobbton in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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