Union County had to endure an 11-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Andrews Wildcats a 5-0 shutout on Monday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Union County has managed all season.
Hayden Hughes was excellent, going 1-for-1 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bentley Rich, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Union County's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-14. As for Andrews, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Union County will challenge Banks County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Andrews, they will head out on the road to take on Swain County at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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