Baseball Game Preview: Chiawana Riverhawks vs. Kennewick Lions

Chiawana has won eight straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Kennewick has won eight straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Tuesday. The Riverhawks will welcome the Lions at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Friday, Chiawana earned a 5-1 victory over Hanford.

Meanwhile, Kennewick faced Kamiakin in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Lions were the clear victors by a 16-7 margin over the Braves. Considering the Lions have won eight contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Kennewick is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Chiawana, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.

Chiawana came up short against Kennewick in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 4-1. Will the Riverhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.