Baseball Game Preview: Princeton Tigers vs. Carolina Forest Panthers

The Princeton Tigers will square off against the Carolina Forest Panthers at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Princeton has now lost 18 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 19.

Poland Seminary hit Princeton with a five-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 12-2.

Meanwhile, Carolina Forest has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.23 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They lost 11-3 to Porter Ridge. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered since April 15, 2024.

Parker Reavis was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was his first of the season.

Princeton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Carolina Forest, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-8 record this season.