Union Grove took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Waterford, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Broncos skirted past the Wolverines 5-3. That looming 5-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Broncos yet this season.
Kody Hage spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Killian Helt was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Those hits marked the first that he has got this season. Another player making a difference was Tucker Katterhagen, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Broncos
| 04/17/25 @ Waterford | 5-3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Waukesha North | 4-3 |
| 05/25/24 @ Brookfield East | 5-3 |
| 05/23/24 @ Elkhorn | 2-1 |
| 05/17/24 @ Beloit Memorial | 13-2 |
| + 10 more games |
Union Grove's win was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Waterford, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Union Grove will square off against Milton at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Red Hawks' pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Broncos' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Waterford, they will face off against South Milwaukee at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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