Baseball Game Preview: Wirt County Tigers vs. Tug Valley Panthers

Tigers

Runs

03/27/25 @ Wahama	5
03/25/25 @ Webster County	9
03/22/25 @ Tyler	9
03/22/25 @ Tyler	11
03/19/25 @ Hannan	19

A feisty cat fight will be fought as Wirt County Tigers face off against Tug Valley Panthers at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Wirt County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.

The home team had won the previous three meetings between Wirt County and Wahama, and Wahama kept the tradition alive. Wirt County wound up with the same score they had in their last game (9-5), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They have struggled against the White Falcons recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.

Wirt County saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wyatt Boice, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Easton Wyer was another, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Tug Valley's offense. They fell 5-0 to Wayne on Friday. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.

Tug Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Wirt County, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.

Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wirt County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .492. However, it's not like Tug Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .492. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Wirt County might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from Tug Valley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will Wirt County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.