Union Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Gray Stone Day Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Union Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Union Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Gray Stone Day an 11-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Union Academy considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Avery Wilson was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Wilson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wilson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Carlie Granger was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Riley Griffin, who went 2-for-2 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Union Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-3. As for Gray Stone Day, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-5.
Gray Stone Day's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Union Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for Gray Stone Day, though, as they've only averaged .331. Will they be able to contain Union Academy's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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