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April 11, 2024
North Union’s Caden Potts fires the ball toward the plate against Ridgemont. Potts fanned 13 during the game. (Gazette photo by Bob Putman)

North Union baseball squad triumphs over Ridgemont, falls short to Indian Lake

 

By Bob Putman, Richwood Gazette

During any sports season there can be times that are up and those that are in the other direction.

However, having that type of activity is not that common during a game.

North Union, though, went through that twice in baseball games on Friday and Saturday.

The Wildcats finished on the good side in their 6-5 win at home over Ridgemont on Friday.

However, they could not replicate it on Saturday at Indian Lake during an 8-7 setback.

North Union seemed to have the game in hand against Ridgemont, leading 4-1 after five innings.

Caden Potts was outstanding from the pitching mound, allowi…

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