It was a good run, but Union unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak dating back to last season on Monday. They fell just short of the Central Catholic Rams by a score of 6-5. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Union has scored all season.
For Central Catholic's part, Gracie Huston spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 18 Ks. Huston has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Portland Razo, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Elle Merlino was another key contributor, going 3-for-6 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Having lost for the first time this season, Union fell to 4-1. As for Central Catholic, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-2-1.
Union will be playing in front of their home fans against Skyview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Central Catholic, they will head out on the road to challenge Sandy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Central Catholic is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road.
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