USC Union Bantams Triumph Over SWU JV with a Strong Offensive Display
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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Southern Wesleyan JV
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2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
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USC Union
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2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | X | 8 | 9 | 3 |
In an exciting evening matchup on March 3, 2025, the USC Union Bantams showcased their offensive prowess against SWU JV, securing an 8-3 victory. The game, held at USC Union's home field, saw both teams battling it out in the early innings before the Bantams pulled ahead decisively.
The game began with SWU JV taking an early lead in the first inning, capitalizing on a catcher error by USC Union's Gavin Underwood, which allowed Mckinley to score. Reid followed up with a run after Turner grounded out, giving SWU JV a 2-0 advantage. However, the Bantams quickly responded in the bottom of the first. A walk to Alex Kiniry allowed Kirksey to score, and Barcelo capitalized on a wild pitch to even the score at 2-2.
SWU JV added another run in the second inning, with Anders driving in Koller on a single, but this would be their last run of the game. The Bantams' Hayden Friend responded with a solo homer in the bottom of the second, tying the game once again.
The Bantams took control in the fourth inning when Friend scored on another error by SWU JV's catcher Farmer. The fifth inning saw USC Union extend their lead significantly. Logan Miyar hit a two-run homer, bringing home Pinckney, followed by Underwood's RBI single that scored Solomen. This offensive burst put the Bantams ahead 7-3.
In the sixth inning, Pinckney added another run for the Bantams, driving in Barcelo with a single, bringing the final score to 8-3.
On the mound, SWU JV's Hamby suffered the loss, allowing four earned runs over two innings. In contrast, USC Union's Gabe Allen earned the win with a solid three-inning performance, allowing no runs and striking out four.
Overall, the game was marked by a strong showing from USC Union's lineup, with key contributions from Friend, Miyar, and Pinckney. Despite SWU JV's early lead, their momentum was stifled by the Bantams' effective pitching and timely hitting. The Bantams' victory was a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalize on their opponents' mistakes.