On Senior Night the Union Grove High School Varsity Broncos Secure Victory Against Beloit Memorial

On senior night, Emma Santarelli collected three hits in three at bats, as Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos defeated Beloit Memorial 12-2 on Thursday. Santarelli tripled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the second inning. Beloit Memorial got on the board in the first inning after a wild pitch scored one run. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Santarelli tripled down the left field line, Katie Madrigal grounded out, McKenna Bones doubled down the right field line, and Ava Greening singled down the left field line, each scoring one run. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos extended their early lead with two runs in the bottom of the second thanks to RBI singles by Madrigal and River Jamison. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Senior Ella Erickson singled up the middle, Santarelli singled down the right field line, and Madrigal doubled to right field, each scoring one run. Marlee Lange earned the win for Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos. The starter surrendered four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out three and walking one. #10 took the loss for Beloit Memorial. The hurler went three innings, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on 12 hits, striking out two and walking two. Ciara Hage tossed two innings of scoreless ball for Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos in relief. The right-handed pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out four and walking none. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos tallied 13 hits in the game. Madrigal drove the middle of the lineup, leading Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Jamison and Karlie Peterson each collected multiple hits for Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos. Union Grove HS Varsity Broncos didn't commit a single error in the field. Bones had the most chances in the field with six.