Union College senior Zach Gross (Warren East High School Class of 2011) did a solid job Thursday of igniting the Bulldogs’ offense as the team’s leadoff hitter in both games of a doubleheader sweep against visiting Viterbo (Wis.) at Jerry W. Carey Stadium in Barbourville.

In the opener, Gross played left field and batted leadoff. He was 2 for 4 at the  plate with two RBIs and scored three runs in the Bulldogs’ 18-5 victory.

Then in Game 2, Gross moved to first base but stayed in the leadoff spot in the lineup. Gross once again regularly reached base, going 1 for 2 with an RBI and drawing a pair of walks. He also stole a base and scored a run in a 10-3 victory.

Union (10-10) returns to action Friday with the opening game of a three-game series at Tennessee Wesleyan.

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Lindsey Wilson senior Ryan Harper (Logan County Class of 2012) helped the Blue Raiders complete a doubleheader sweep of host Pikeville College on Thursday.

Starting at third base in the nightcap, Harper went 2 for 3 with an RBI. He also stole a base and scored two runs as the Blue Raiders opened Mid-South Conference play with a pair of victories.

Lindsey Wilson (19-6 overall, 2-0 Mid-South) is back in action Saturday with another game at Pikeville.

– Jeff Nations