Union County is 0-10 against Henderson County since May of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Braves will look to defend their home field against the Colonels at 5:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Union County took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Owensboro a 15-0 shutout.
Peyton Jenkins
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Peyton Jenkins looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sydney Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Audrey Staley was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Henderson County faced Marshall County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Colonels were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Marshals. The win was familiar territory for the Colonels, who have now won five matches in a row.
Maggie Grogan was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Braylin Risley, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Henderson County hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Union County is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Henderson County, their win bumped their record up to 26-2.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Union County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .348. However, it's not like Henderson County struggles in that department as they've averaged .357. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Union County might still be hurting after the 13-2 loss they got from Henderson County in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Braves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
