Baseball Game Preview: Kinston Vikings vs. James Kenan Tigers

Kinston hasn't had much luck against James Kenan recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vikings will welcome the Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Kinston is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 26th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Southwest Onslow, falling 18-0.

Meanwhile, James Kenan fell victim to North Lenoir and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 17-0 to the Hawks. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Tigers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

James Kenan has also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Kinston, their loss dropped their record down to 0-11.

Kinston suffered a grim 17-7 defeat to James Kenan in their previous matchup on Thursday. Will the Vikings 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.