Union has gone 7-0 against Hermann recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Union Wildcats are taking a road trip to take on the Hermann Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Union is headed out to face Hermann after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Union came out on top in a nail-biter against Seckman on Friday, sneaking past 6-5.
Meanwhile, Hermann can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Wednesday. They blew past Wellsville-Middletown 18-2. The Bearcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Delilah Nobel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Nobel was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kimber Hale was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Riley Kleinheider, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hermann always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .767. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Union took their win against Hermann in their previous matchup back in September of 2022 by a conclusive 12-2. Does Union have another victory up their sleeve, or will Hermann turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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