Union Grove came tearing into Thursday's game with 18 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Elkhorn Elks 9-2. Union Grove might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 13 contests by six runs or more this season.
Landon Dessart was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Dessart has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Dessart was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Braden Strommen looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Union Grove let Matthew Gruber and Leo Weist loose on the outfield. Gruber scored two runs while going 2-for-2, while Weist scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Sorenson, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Union Grove pushed their record up to 21-4 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Elkhorn, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-12.
Union Grove will head out on the road to take on Brookfield East at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Union Grove's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Brookfield East's hitters will have their work cut out for them. Elkhorn does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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