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Coventry-area Softball Team Headed to State Tournament

Information provided The Union Little League:

The Union (a combined team from Coventry and Upper Providence Little Leagues) won the Little League Juniors softball Section 8 title in Willow Grove on Friday evening. It is one of eight teams headed to the state tournament, with play beginning on Wednesday, July 24, in Greensburg, Westmoreland County.

Brianna Kelly pitched seven strong innings to pick up the 5-2 win against the Juniors softball team from Upper Moreland Little League, representing District 22. She struck out six and walked only two. 

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After scoring two in the bottom of the first, Upper Moreland didn't cross the plate again. The Union's efforts in the field included a key outfield catch to rob extra bases with two aboard in the second inning, and a rally-killing double play in the fourth inning. Offensively, The Union scored two in the second inning, one in the third, and two in the fourth. 

After losing its first game in District 27 play, the Union team recorded seven straight wins to capture the District 27 and Section 8 Little League titles in succession.

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