There's no place like home for Union/Cove, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Warrenton Warriors on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Union/Cove also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2022.
For Warrenton's part, Gracelyn Brown was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits.
At the plate, Sara Kornder was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Stevens, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Even though they lost, Warrenton was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Union/Cove made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Warrenton, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Union/Cove will be playing in front of their home fans against Vale at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The last three games Union/Cove has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Warrenton, they will head out on the road to face off against Burns at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Warrenton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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