Baseball Game Preview: Dekaney Wildcats vs. Benjamin Davis Falcons

For the second straight game, Dekaney will face off against Benjamin Davis. Dekaney will venture away from home to challenge Benjamin Davis at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Dekaney is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.

Dekaney is headed into the match having just suffered their closest defeat since March 19, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Benjamin Davis by a score of 7-5. Wildcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Falcons since on Tuesday.

Michael Hayes was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Isaac Fontenot

Runs

03/25/25 vs Benjamin Davis	3
02/14/25 @ Northbrook	3
03/06/25 vs Alief Hastings	2
02/27/25 vs Northbrook	2
02/20/25 @ Caney Creek	2
+ 6 more games

In other batting news, Isaac Fontenot was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2. Dekaney is 4-1 when Fontenot posts two or more runs, but 8-9 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Micah Green, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.

Dekaney's loss dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Benjamin Davis, they moved to 6-7-1 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dekaney has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Benjamin Davis struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. 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.