Hawthorne lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They suffered a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Union County Fightin' Tigers. Hawthorne's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it six in a row.
Hawthorne saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madisyn Gillins, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Union County's side, Leanne Dicks was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Dicks was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Emma Handley was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Shyla Crowe was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Hawthorne's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Union County, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hawthorne will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Crescent City at 6:00 p.m. Crescent City is coming into the contest with three straight defeats at home, meaning Hawthorne will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Union County, they will head out on the road to take on Chiefland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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