Baseball Game Preview: Northeast Eagles vs. Henry County Patriots

The Northeast Eagles will face off against the Henry County Patriots at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Northeast turned things around against West Creek on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Coyote. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season.

Jacob Donohue and Isaiah Robinson did most of the damage at the plate: Donohue went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Robinson scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 2-for-3. Those five RBI gave Donohue a new career-high. Cayden Young was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.

They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Northeast kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Creek only managed three hits.

Meanwhile, Henry County put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against McKenzie by a score of 7-3.

Noah Harber looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.

At the plate, Levi Peale was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyten Littleton, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.

Northeast's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Henry County, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.

Northeast might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Henry County when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Northeast have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.