Softball Game Preview: East Union Urchins vs. Sebastopol Bobcats

For the second straight game, East Union will face off against Sebastopol. The Urchins will host the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. East Union is coming into the match hot, having won their last ten games.

East Union is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Sebastopol 13-12. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Urchins, who until this game were averaging 2.7 runs allowed.

For Sebastopol's part, Hanna Boleware was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylee Coleman, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one run, and one double.

East Union's win bumped their record up to 27-3. As for Sebastopol, their defeat dropped their record down to 27-6.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. East Union has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Sebastopol struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. 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 softball content.