Baseball Game Preview: Catoosa Indians vs. Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool Jaguars

Catoosa is 0-3 against Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Indians will host the Jaguars at 5:00 p.m. Catoosa has given up an average of 7.8 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Catoosa's last matchup with Verdigris could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Tuesday. The Indians lost 12-2 to the Cardinals. The Indians' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Catoosa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tanner Fultz, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past Oklahoma City Broncos HomeSchool 6-5.

Gabe Mathews made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool is 4-2 when Mathews allows one or fewer hits, but 8-9 otherwise. Mathews was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool pushed their record up to 12-11 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Catoosa, they now have a losing record of 10-11.

Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Catoosa hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool struggles in that department as they've averaged .312. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Catoosa might still be hurting after the 17-9 defeat they got from Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Can the Indians avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.