Kokomo is on a nine-game streak of home wins, while Noblesville is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Wildkats will host the Millers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Kokomo came out on top against Marion on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run fifth inning. The Wildkats were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Giants. The Wildkats not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since April 23rd (when they won 15-4).
Brighton Harris looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Cameron Parks
| 05/10/25 vs Marion | 3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Wes-Del | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Muncie Central | 2 |
| 04/08/25 @ Mississinewa | 2 |
| 05/14/24 vs Hamilton Heights | 2 |
On the hitting side, Kokomo let Cameron Parks and J.J. Gillespie run wild. Parks earned three runs and three stolen bases, while Gillespie went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those three runs gave Parks a new career-high.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Friday Noblesville sidestepped Hamilton Southeastern for an 11-10 victory. The Millers haven't had any issues with the Royals recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Trevor Corbett made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Corbett was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tanner Miller, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and five RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Cole Schott was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Kokomo has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.1 runs on average over those games. As for Noblesville, their win bumped their record up to 13-8.
Kokomo's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Wildkats have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Noblesville, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Kokomo continue to outrun the ball?
Kokomo came up short against Noblesville when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 4-0. Can the Wildkats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
