Baseball Game Preview: North Central Panthers vs. Warren Central Warriors

For the second straight game, North Central will face off against Warren Central. The Panthers will challenge the Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

North Central took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They blew past Warren Central 12-2. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won four in a row.

Charlie Barker

Batters Struck Out

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Charlie Barker looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

On the hitting side, North Central got a massive performance out of Garrity Ullom, who scored three runs while going 3-for-3. What's more, Ullom posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Tanner Wilson, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one double.

North Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Warren Central only posted an OBP of .409.

North Central pushed their record up to 2-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs over those games. As for Warren Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That lines up perfectly with their 1-4-1 record this season.

Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Central hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .364. However, it's not like Warren Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.