Baseball Game Preview: Washington Panthers vs. Dunlap Eagles

For the second straight game, Washington will face off against Dunlap. The Panthers will face off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Washington is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.

On Monday, Washington beat Dunlap 6-1.

Carter Prina

Batters Struck Out

05/05/25 vs Dunlap	8
04/28/25 @ East Peoria	10
04/21/25 vs Limestone	5
04/14/25 @ Pekin	11
03/29/25 vs Normal University	6
03/21/25 vs Oak Forest	6

Carter Prina was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Hawksworth, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Micah McCoy, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.

Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Dunlap only managed five hits.

Washington pushed their record up to 17-7 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Dunlap, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 17-6 record.

Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Washington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Dunlap struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. 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.