The North Union Wildcats will play host again on Monday to welcome the Benjamin Logan Raiders, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
North Union lost 19-9 to Bellefontaine on Friday. North Union has struggled against Bellefontaine recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Miles Marlette and Tyler Krebehenne did some serious damage despite the final result: Marlette scored a run while going 3-for-3, while Krebehenne scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Krebehenne has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Mason Bright, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, North Union was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Logan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to Jonathan Alder.
North Union's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6-1. As for Benjamin Logan, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
North Union's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's matchup. North Union has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Benjamin Logan, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will North Union continue to outrun the ball?
North Union skirted past Benjamin Logan 2-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will North Union repeat their success, or does Benjamin Logan have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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