Baseball Game Preview: Shawnee Mission North Bison vs. Lawrence Free State Firebirds

Shawnee Mission North hasn't had much luck against Lawrence Free State recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Bison will welcome the Firebirds. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Shawnee Mission North barely beat Olathe Northwest the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Bison were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over the Ravens on Friday. Shawnee Mission North's victory was all the more impressive since the Ravens were averaging only 3.6 runs allowed on the season.

Meanwhile, Lawrence Free State strolled into their game on Thursday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past Shawnee Mission East 12-1.

Shawnee Mission North is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Lawrence Free State, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.

Shawnee Mission North suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Lawrence Free State in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Bison have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.