Union bats explode in home win over Morton

Union bats explode in home win over Morton

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UNION - The Diamond Jackets scored early and often as they run-ruled the Morton Panthers in a 4 inning, 14-1 win on Saturday afternoon.

Morton got the first run of the game on an infield single in the first inning against UHS pitcher Henry Thornton.

The Yellowjackets came out firing in the bottom of the inning and batted around, getting an RBI double from JT Vance after a Morton throwing error put Colby Casey on first base to start the game.

Jaylon Buckley did more damage with a two-run home run to put Union up 3-1 before the Jackets added two more runs following another throwing error by Morton and a RBI single by Preston Germany.

The first inning took an hour, due in part to a long delay due to a sick umpire who gutted it out and stayed in the game while dealing with low blood sugar.

Union continued to pour on the runs in the second inning with hits, hit by pitches and aggressive base running. The Jackets had already scored 10 runs through 2 innings, their second double-digit scoring game in a week. Union scored in every inning, adding another run in the third inning and scoring 3 more in the fourth, capped off by a 2-run RBI single by JT Vance which ended the game because of the mercy rule.


Henry Thornton pitched all four innings for Union, allowing one run and striking out 8 Panthers. Thornton's catcher, Peyton Posey exhibited a strong presence behind the plate.



JT Vance knocked in three runs and scored once himself. Trevor Patchin singled home a run in the first inning and scored two runs for Union.

Rope Lovern was a steady presence at first base. Colton Cockerham was important to the defensive efforts in the outfield. Kenyon Clay participated in the game as a pinch runner , stole a base and scored for the home team.

The Jackets improved to 3-2 with the win, while Morton fell to 2-1. Union was scheduled to travel to Bay Springs on Tuesday, while Morton headed home to host Lake.






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