For the second straight game, Walnut will face off against Union. The Wildcats will look to defend their home field on Saturday against the Yellowjackets at 2:00 p.m. Walnut is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Walnut heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Thursday. They came up short against Union, falling 9-2. The Wildcats were red-hot at the plate heading into the matchup (they scored no less than ten runs in the four contests prior), but the Yellowjackets' pitcher proved too tough.
For Union's part, they got a big performance out of LaCee Bishop, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Maggie Atkinson, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Union was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .469. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walnut only posted a batting average of .222.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Union, bringing their record up to 18-11. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Walnut, they moved to 12-13 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Walnut hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Union struggles in that department as they've averaged .329. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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