Dickinson is 0-3 against Union City since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Rams will square off against the Soaring Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Dickinson has given up an average of 16.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Dickinson is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 15 runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Ferris on Friday. They came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 20-2.
Meanwhile, Union City posted their closest win since April 16th on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Elmwood Park, sneaking past 9-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Soaring Eagles.
The team relied heavily on Jayla Colon, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Jeinise Castillo also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Union City's victory bumped their record up to 4-13. As for Dickinson, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Dickinson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Union City struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Dickinson might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from Union City when the teams last played back in May of 2022. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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