Wapahani is a perfect 10-0 against Cowan since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Raiders will host the Blackhawks at 5:00 p.m. Wapahani is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Cowan will be up against a hot Wapahani team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Raiders had just enough and edged out Monroe Central 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Raiders have posted since May 23, 2024.
Eli Andrews
| 04/22/25 @ Randolph Southern | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Eastbrook | 3 |
| 04/29/25 @ Monroe Central | 2 |
| 04/17/25 vs Eastern Hancock | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Wes-Del | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
The team relied heavily on Eli Andrews, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. He has become a key player for Wapahani: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Grayson Acosta, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Cowan came out on top against Blue River Valley on Tuesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fourth inning. The Blackhawks were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Vikings. The Blackhawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Gentry Groves made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Jaydon Auker was a standout: he went 2-for-5 with three runs and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2024. Chase Matson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Cowan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Blue River Valley only managed four hits.
Wapahani pushed their record up to 8-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Cowan, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Wapahani has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cowan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Wapahani's way against Cowan in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Wapahani made off with an 8-1 win. Do the Raiders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blackhawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
