Baseball Game Preview: Maconaquah Braves vs. Whitko Wildcats

Maconaquah and Whitko are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Braves will welcome the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Maconaquah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.

Maconaquah took a loss when they played away from home on Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They came out on top against Tri-Central by a score of 7-4.

Caiden Richards spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Bennett Isenburg

Doubles (Career)

04/24/25 vs Tri-Central	2
04/23/25 @ Manchester	1
04/17/25 @ Western	1
05/11/24 vs Oak Hill	1
05/04/24 @ Taylor	1

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bennett Isenburg, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Jayden Mercer was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.

Meanwhile, Whitko has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 13-3 to Bellmont. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Easton Grable was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

Maconaquah now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Whitko, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Maconaquah has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Whitko struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.