Union County had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Crittenden County Rockets on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for Union County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Coltin Capps was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs but no hits. Capps was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Garrett Shouse was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Even though they lost, Crittenden County didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Union County only tossed three.
Union County's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-17. As for Crittenden County, their loss dropped their record down to 13-11.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Murray the next time they take the field. Crittenden County will host Murray at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Union County will play them later in the day, at 11:00 a.m.
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