Baseball Game Preview: Wilmot Panthers vs. Union Grove Broncos

Wilmot is 0-10 against Union Grove since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. Wilmot is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.

Wilmot is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They walked away with an 11-8 win over Beloit Memorial on Saturday.

Nolan Sanew looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Preston Jones was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ryan Watson, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Union Grove fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Milton on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Red Hawks by a score of 8-7.

Matthew Gruber made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those RBI were his first of the season. Cooper Dye was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.

Wilmot's record is now 5-3. As for Union Grove, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Wilmot couldn't quite get it done against Union Grove in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.