The Union Grove Lions will face off against the Mildred Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Union Grove has four straight victories, Mildred has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Union Grove came out on top against Ore City on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Lions were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Rebels.
O Dabreu made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, H Carter was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. K Pharr was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Union Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.8 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 10.6.
Meanwhile, Mildred suffered their biggest loss since February 21st on Monday. They lost 19-6 to Frankston.
Union Grove's win bumped their record up to 14-10-1. As for Mildred, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12-2.
Union Grove couldn't quite get it done against Mildred in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 as they fell 11-8. Will the Lions 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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