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| 05/04/24 - Neutral | 2-9 L |
| 04/05/24 - Home | 2-19 L |
| 05/06/23 - Away | 3-9 L |
| 04/04/23 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/04/22 - Home | 2-15 L |
| + 3 more games |
Monroe Central and Union City are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Golden Bears will be taking part in a tournament against the Indians at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Monroe Central has given up an average of 14.6 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monroe Central came up short against Centerville on Thursday, falling 18-1. The loss continues a trend for the Golden Bears in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost seven in a row.
Laura Walker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and earned one run and three stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Union City earned a 10-7 win over Cowan on Thursday. With that victory, the Indians brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Kierra Thacker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Union City let Emma Blankley and Oaklee Reichard run wild. Blankley went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI, while Reichard went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Reichard has posted since back in April. Gabrielle Ordonez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Union City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Union City is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs over those games. As for Monroe Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-15.
Monroe Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's contest. The Golden Bears have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Union City, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Monroe Central continue to outrun the ball?
Monroe Central suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Union City in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Golden Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
