Woodland softball opens with a loss at Union County

August 4, 2024

Union County scored six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning Saturday afternoon en route to a 10-2 win over the visiting Woodland Lady Cats.

The game marked the season opener for Woodland while the host Panthers improved to 2-1.

The Wildcats trailed 1-0 after two innings but took a 2-1 lead in the top of the third on a run-producing single by Bitsy Hartsfield and a sacrifice fly by Ashlyn Baines.

The Panthers regained the lead with a walk and three consecutive hits to push ahead 4-2.

Four hits by Union County, combined with three more walks, produced a six-run fourth inning and a commanding advantage.

Gracie Korb (3 IP, 10ER, 7H, 3BB, 3K) made the start in the circle for Woodland and suffered the pitching loss. Baines entered the circle in relief and allowed one hit and one walk but retired three outs in the fourth inning.

Hartsfield (RBI) and Jordan Hammonds finished with two hits for the Lady Cats. Korb and Bailey Ryan added one hit.

Woodland (0-1) begins play in Region 7-4A on Tuesday at home against Cass at 5:30 p.m.