Baseball Game Preview: Orchard Park Quakers vs. West Seneca West Warhawks

Quakers

Runs

04/23/25 @ West Seneca West	13
04/07/25 vs Canisius	12
04/01/25 vs Clarence	6

For the second straight game, Orchard Park will face off against West Seneca West. The Quakers will welcome the Warhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Orchard Park is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.

If Orchard Park beats West Seneca West with 13 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Quakers came out on top against the Warhawks by a score of 13-8 on Wednesday. The Quakers haven't had any issues with the Warhawks recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.

Orchard Park got a massive performance out of Zachary Huber, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Huber has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Will Newlove, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Orchard Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.

West Seneca West has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season. As for Orchard Park, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-2.

West Seneca West's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Orchard Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. It's a different story for West Seneca West, though, as they've only averaged .332. Will they be able to contain Orchard Park's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.