
Scotties
05/06/25 @ Mars | 17-0 |
04/30/25 vs Mohawk Area | 1-0 |
04/28/25 vs Sewickley Academy | 9-0 |
04/26/25 vs Wilmington | 11-0 |
04/24/25 vs Rochester | 16-0 |
+ 8 more games |
Union Area had already won 12 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it 13 on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over the Mars Fightin' Planets. The Scotties' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last nine contests.
Korynne Shannon made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Olivia Williams was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Ross, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Union Area pushed their record up to 16-1 with the win, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Mars, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Union Area will square off against Chartiers-Houston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Buccaneers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Scotties surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mars, they will face off against Montour at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Fightin' Planets are facing the Spartans at the right time seeing as the Spartans are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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