Blackhawks
| 04/28/26 vs Blue River Valley | 6 |
| 04/25/26 vs Northeastern | 1 |
| 04/25/26 vs Northeastern | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Knightstown | 8 |
| 04/21/26 vs Monroe Central | 11 |
| + 7 more games |
Cowan is 0-10 against Wapahani since April of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Blackhawks will welcome the Raiders at 5:00 p.m. Cowan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
While Cowan's victory against Blue River Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blackhawks skirted past the Vikings 6-4. The Blackhawks haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Luke Garrett made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up four earned runs off 11 hits. Garrett was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jaydon Auker was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2025.
Meanwhile, Wapahani was able to grind out a solid victory over Monroe Central on Tuesday, taking the game 5-2.
Brandt Longfellow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Hayden James, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Eli Andrews, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Wapahani's win bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Cowan, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cowan has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .442. However, it's not like Wapahani struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cowan might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Wapahani in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Will the Blackhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
