Unionville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Avon Grove Red Devils. The Longhorns were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Devils apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Nick Rassias was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Unionville saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chase Parise, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Asher Manning also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Unionville now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Avon Grove, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Unionville will square off against rival Henderson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Avon Grove is set to face off against their familiar foe Sun Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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