For the second straight game, Wellborn will face off against Weaver. The Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wellborn's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three games, but Thursday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wellborn fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Weaver on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Bearcats by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Panthers have suffered since April 9, 2025.
For Weaver's part, Tucker Michaels was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 8.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Michaels has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one stolen base and one double. Weaver is undefeated when Michaels posts three or more hits, but 7-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tracen Jones, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Weaver: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 8-9 otherwise.
Weaver's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-9. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Wellborn, they now have a losing record of 11-12.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wellborn has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Weaver struggles in that department as they've averaged .449. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
