In a tightly contested Game 1 of the 3A championship series, Union edged Grantsville 7‑6, showcasing a battle of resilience and strategy.
Early Lead and Response
Union struck first with an RBI single in the bottom of the first inning, but Grantsville answered in the top of the fourth with three runs to go up 3‑1.
The Union bats responded in the bottom of the fourth, scoring three runs to reclaim a 4‑3 advantage.
A two‑run burst by Grantsville in the top of the sixth put them up 5‑4, only for Union to load the bases and draw three walks, extending the lead to 7‑5.
Grantsville added a single run in the top of the seventh, but could not tie the game, leaving Union with a 7‑6 victory.
Key contributors included Gannon Labrum and Tyson Marx, each delivering two RBIs, while Dylan Watahomigie pitched six strong innings and struck out five to secure the win. Matt Labrum finished the game on the mound for Union.