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North Union catcher Kailin McElroy high-fives her teammates as the Lady Cats take the field in Saturday’s softball scrimmage against Pleasant at North Union. (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

North Union baseball and softball programs scrimmage ahead of 2024 spring season

By By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

The North Union baseball and softball teams each got on the field on Saturday for scrimmage competition at North Union.

It was the first time this year the two teams were on the field with someone other than their own players.

The baseball team took on Marion Harding with the Presidents earning a 6-5 victory.

The Lady Cats took on Pleasant. No score was reported.

They each have two more scrimmages scheduled before the start of the regular season.

The baseball regular season starts Saturday as the Wildcats will host Elgin with first pitch scheduled for 1 p.m.

The Lady Cats journey to River Valley on March 25 with a scheduled start time of 5 p.m.

North Union’s Evan Berry finishes his swing during Saturday’s baseball scrimmage against Marion Harding at North Union (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

 

North Union’s Kennedy Harrah makes a throw during warmups prior to Saturday’s softball scrimmage against Pleasant at North Union. Standing behind Harrah are Rylee Fox (left) and Zoe Wedding.
(Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

 

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