Union Grove Varsity Broncos Fight Back In Loss To Milton Varsity Red Hawks

Union Grove Broncos's effort to come back from down five runs in the sixth inning came up just short, as they fell 8-7 to Milton on Saturday in extra innings. Union Grove Broncos was right in it until Milton Red Hawks hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning. Matthew Gruber singled to center field, which helped Union Grove tie the game at two in the bottom of the second. A home run to left field by Gavin Cole gave Milton the lead, 4-2, in the top of the fifth. Union Grove tied the game in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a double by Gruber, a walk by Dominic Pascucci, a walk by Cooper Dye, a walk by Leo Weist, and a wild pitch. Jude Rogowski pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Union Grove Broncos. The pitcher allowed five hits and two runs while, striking out two and walking none. Evan Northup took the loss for the Broncos. The pitcher went two innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out one and walking one. Jayden King started the game for Union Grove Broncos. The starter gave up two hits and two runs over one inning, striking out one and walking three. Ben Schultz started on the hill for Milton Varsity Red Hawks. The pitcher allowed five hits and two runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Gruber led Union Grove with two runs batted in.. The outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Union Grove had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Weist and Dye led the team with two bases on balls each. Union Grove plays at home on Monday against Wilmot Panthers in their next game.