Unity is 0-4 against Cumberland since March of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will face off against the Beavers at 5:00 p.m.
Cameron hit Unity with a six-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles lost 9-2 to the Comets.
Unity saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Corinne Dueholm, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. Belle Carlson also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cumberland, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They blew past Ashland 11-5 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Beavers, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Maci Anderson made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off 13 hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Those two hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Raegan Beecroft was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Presli Butzler was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Cumberland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Cumberland's record now sits at 6-7. As for Unity, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
Unity suffered a grim 14-7 defeat to Cumberland when the teams last played on April 9th. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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