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 on May 8, 2025
North Union’s Alex Dexter (43) delivers an incoming pitch to a Pioneer batter during a conference game last Friday. The Wildcat had three strikouts and six walks during the team’s loss to Jonathan Alder. (Gazette photo by Aleksei Pavloff)

Weather conditions force change of scenery for conference matchup

By By Aleksei Pavloff, Richwood Gazette 

 

Curve balls come in many different forms and not just on the diamond.

Friday’s conference baseball matchup between Jonathan Alder and North Union proved to be one of those evenings.

The Pioneers, bolstered by an eight-run barrage in the third inning, quelled the Wildcats and earned an 11-0 run rule victory.

The game was originally slated to be hosted in Richwood, but was instead moved to Plain City due to weather concerns.

The Wildcats were still treated as the home team with JA being the visitors.

Regardless of the circumstances, NU Head Coach Chris Roseburrough wanted his squad to compete.

“We came in wanting to throw them off a bit,”…

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