For the second straight game, Union will face off against Sebastopol. The Yellowjackets will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Union has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Union is returning to their home field after beating Sebastopol on theirs, despite the fact Sebastopol has dominated at home this season. The Yellowjackets sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Bobcats on Tuesday.
For Sebastopol's part, Savannah Crout spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. Crout has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sebastopol saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mattie Byram, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Union has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Sebastopol, their defeat ended a 21-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 19-3.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Union hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. However, it's not like Sebastopol struggles in that department as they've averaged .401. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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