Sadly, Union is still looking for their first win of the season after nine games. Their tough 13-2 defeat to the Lakewood Leopards on Thursday might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Union couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Lakewood's part, Samuel Johnson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Johnson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Neal, who went 3-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Rylan Godbold was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Union's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Lakewood, their record now sits at 5-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union will take on Rosewood at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Rosewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Lakewood, they will be playing at home against Neuse Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Neuse Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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