Brooke Thomas, senior pitcher from Union University, helped Union to a 5-1 start to the season this week. She was 2-0 with one save in four appearances on the week. Thomas posted a 0.48 ERA in 14.2 innings pitches. She tallied 13 strikeouts while allowing just two runs, one earned, on 11 hits and six walks in 14.2 innings of work. Thomas had two starts, a 2-1 win over Bethel in the season opener, allowing just one run on six hits with three strikeouts. Her second win was a 5-2 win over McKendree, allowing no runs in her 6.2 innings of work with eight strikeouts. Thomas earned the save in a 3-0 win over Miles, tossing two innings of relief, allowing just one hit with a pair of strikeouts. Union is 5-1 on the season.