Baseball Game Preview: Jeanerette Tigers vs. Abbeville Wildcats

The Jeanerette Tigers will challenge the Abbeville Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jeanerette has given up an average of 17.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Jeanerette came up short against Episcopal of Acadiana on Wednesday, falling 17-2. That's two games in a row now that the Tigers have lost by exactly 15 runs.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Abbeville, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand V.B. Glencoe Charter a 20-0 shutout on Tuesday. The game marked the Wildcats' most dominant win of the season.

Jacob Dugas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.

In other batting news, Braylon Himel was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February. Trendon Campbell was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Abbeville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .828. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Abbeville's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Jeanerette, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-13.

Jeanerette suffered a grim 17-5 defeat to Abbeville in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.