Thursday, March 22nd, the Union County baseball team faced off against the Dawson County Tigers in a region 7-AAA matchup.

Junior Ian Harkins took the mound for the Panthers.

The Panthers got off to a quick start as they led 6-3 after 2 innings.

Harkins pitched 2.2 innings before getting into some trouble allowing 5 earned runs and 3 walks.

Daniel relieved Harkins after 2.2 innings.

The Panthers scored 5 again in the 3rd led by Davis with a leadoff single to open the innings.  Baggett grabbed the first RBI of the inning.

Banton replaced Daniel in the top of the 7th with 1 out as they were tied at 11.

Banton pitched 3.2 innings allowing 1 fun and 2 walks before allowing 7 runs in the 11th inning as the Panthers fell to the Tigers 21-14.

Banton led the Panthers going 3-5 with 5 RBI’s followed by Dyer who went 3-6 with 2 RBI’s.

The Panthers fall to 6-7 and 0-4 in region 7-AAA. The Panthers next game will be Friday, March 23 as the Panthers will play a doubleheader at Dawson County HighSchool.