It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Union Area had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets as they made off with an 11-2 victory. Union Area might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 17 games by six runs or more this season.
Mia Preuhs made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Preuhs has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Preuhs was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Bella Cameron was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Olivia Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
The win (which was Union Area's 14th in a row) raised their record to 19-1. As for Jefferson-Morgan, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
As of now, neither Union Area nor Jefferson-Morgan have any future games scheduled.
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