Baseball Game Preview: Parker Thundering Herd vs. Minor Tigers

For the second straight game, Parker will face off against Minor. The Thundering Herd will welcome the Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Parker has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Parker is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Minor, falling 11-5.

Jordan Willis

Runs

03/13/25 vs Jackson-Olin	3
02/18/25 vs Woodlawn	3
04/01/25 @ Minor	2
03/26/25 @ Blount	2
03/17/25 @ Wenonah	2
+ 8 more games

Jordan Willis was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Parker's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-2 (and 5-10 when he doesn't). Nicolas Page was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.

Minor is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-17 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Parker, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.

Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Parker has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Minor struggles in that department as they've averaged .476. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.