Baseball Game Preview: Frostproof Bulldogs vs. Hardee Wildcats

Frostproof hasn't had much luck against Hardee recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Frostproof Bulldogs will challenge the Hardee Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Hardee took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Frostproof, who comes in off a win.

On Friday, it was close, but Frostproof sidestepped Victory Christian Academy for an 8-7 victory. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Storm recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Nico Rybinski

Runs (Career)

02/14/25 @ Victory Christian Academy	3
03/21/24 vs Victory Christian Academy	2
03/05/24 vs Kathleen	2
02/10/25 vs Ridge Community	1
04/25/24 @ Lake Region	1

Nico Rybinski was incredible, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Another player making a difference was Luke Thornton, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI.

Meanwhile, Hardee came up short against Fort Meade on Friday and fell 5-2. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Hardee saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mekhi Taylor, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Cody Rieder also deserves some recognition as he stolen his first stolen base of the season.

Frostproof's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hardee, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Frostproof has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hardee struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Frostproof came up short against Hardee in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 6-1. Can Frostproof avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.