The Sebastopol Bobcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Nanih Waiya Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The last four games Sebastopol has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Sebastopol took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Nanih Waiya, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Sebastopol had just enough and edged out Nanih Waiya 7-6. While the Bobcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Noah Atkinson
| 02/25/25 @ Nanih Waiya | 5 |
| 02/22/25 vs Puckett | 4 |
| 04/06/24 @ Pelahatchie | 3 |
| 03/28/24 @ Eupora | 3 |
| 03/23/24 @ Scott Central | 3 |
Sebastopol got a great performance from Noah Atkinson as he tossed 4.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. The dominant performance also gave Atkinson a new career-high in strikeouts (five).
At the plate, Luke McGarrity was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted two hits, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Connally Gaddis, who scored two runs and stole a base.
Nanih Waiya is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-3. As for Sebastopol, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sebastopol has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Nanih Waiya struggles in that department as they've averaged .551. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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