North Union has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Benjamin Logan Raiders at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
North Union's hitters might be in the hot seat on Wednesday considering what happened against Kenton Ridge on Tuesday. They lost 13-0 to the Cougars. North Union has struggled against Kenton Ridge recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Logan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They fell just short of Shawnee by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that Benjamin Logan has lost by just one run.
North Union's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7-1. As for Benjamin Logan, their loss dropped their record down to 2-14.
North Union's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's match. North Union has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Benjamin Logan, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will North Union continue to outrun the ball?
North Union came out on top in a nail-biter against Benjamin Logan when the teams last played on Monday, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for North Union since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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