Baseball Game Preview: Warren Central Warriors vs. North Central Panthers

For the second straight game, Warren Central will face off against North Central. The Warriors will host the Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Warren Central has given up an average of 8.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Warren Central is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 16 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against North Central on Tuesday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 12-2. The loss continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost four in a row.

For North Central's part, Charlie Barker looked comfortable as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. What's more, Barker posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

On the hitting side, Garrity Ullom was a standout: he scored three runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Rykin Matthias was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.

North Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Warren Central only posted an OBP of .409.

North Central's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Warren Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-1.

Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Warren Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .517. However, it's not like North Central struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.