Union hasn't had much luck against North Duplin recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Spartans will welcome the Rebels at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
West Columbus hit Union with a eight-run second inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Spartans lost 17-7 to the Vikings.
Sophia King stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Riley Pope, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 21 runs the game before, North Duplin was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They came up short against East Columbus, falling 14-2. The loss put an end to the Rebels' undefeated start to the season.
Lilly Fulghum was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Having lost for the first time this season, North Duplin fell to 2-1. As for Union, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Union has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like North Duplin struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Union suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to North Duplin in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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