Union extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 12-10. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tahoma Bears. The shutout was out of character for the Titans seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.
As for Tahoma, the win was the 14th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games.
For Tahoma's part, Union's batters probably weren't too happy with Neal Burtis, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (he gave up a single walk). Burtis has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Beckett Turnbow was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two stolen bases.
Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tahoma, they will be playing at home against Olympia at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Olympia's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Tahoma's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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