Baseball Game Preview: West Liberty-Salem Tigers vs. Fairbanks Panthers

For the second straight game, West Liberty-Salem will face off against Fairbanks. The Tigers will face off against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

West Liberty-Salem barely beat Fairbanks the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Tigers' pitcher stepped up to hand the Panthers a 10-0 shutout on Monday. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Isaiah Reames

Hits Against

05/12/25 vs Fairbanks	2
05/01/25 @ Greenon	1
04/26/25 vs Kenton Ridge	1

Isaiah Reames made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jeremiah Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. Reese Oder was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

West Liberty-Salem's record is now 11-5. As for Fairbanks, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.

West Liberty-Salem's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's match. The Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Fairbanks, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will West Liberty-Salem continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.