Union County came tearing into Thursday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Trinity Raiders. That's more bragging rights for Union County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Peyton Jenkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Audrey Staley, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Aspen Davis was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Union County's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-12. As for Trinity, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Union County will head out on the road to challenge Crittenden County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Trinity does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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