Baseball Game Preview: Union Yellowjackets vs. Sebastopol Bobcats

Yellowjackets

Runs

04/08/25 @ Sebastopol	12
04/05/25 @ Lake	4
04/03/25 vs Philadelphia	1
04/01/25 vs Philadelphia	12
03/29/25 vs Newton	16
+ 16 more games

For the second straight game, Union will face off against Sebastopol. The Yellowjackets will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Union is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.

Union is returning to their home field after beating Sebastopol on theirs, despite the fact Sebastopol has dominated at home this season. The Yellowjackets put the hurt on the Bobcats with a sharp 12-2 win on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Yellowjackets have posted against the Bobcats since March 13, 2018.

Kooper Fultz made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. Fultz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.

In other batting news, Austin Lee and Sawyer Robinson did most of the damage at the plate: Lee scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Robinson scored a run while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jackson Flake, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.

Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sebastopol only posted an OBP of .333.

Union's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Sebastopol, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-6 record this season.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Union has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Sebastopol struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.