Softball Preview: Seneca Bobcats vs. Erie Royals
The Seneca Bobcats will be playing at home against the Erie Royals at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Seneca fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Union City last Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 7-4 to the Bears.
Meanwhile, sadly, Erie is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. They took a 16-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of General McLane on Tuesday. One positive for Erie, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Hannah Nicklas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Aleah Warnshuis, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Erie was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Seneca's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Erie, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Seneca took their win against Erie in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 17-2. Will Seneca repeat their success, or does Erie have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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