North Warren Central is 0-7 against Warrensburg since April of 2018 but things could change on Monday. The Cougars will welcome the Burgers at 4:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
North Warren Central fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Hadley Luzerne on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 13-12.
Owen Scheafer was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Daniel Mattison, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Warrensburg earned an 11-7 win over Hadley Luzerne on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Burgers.
Louis Lang made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Lang was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Remington, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Maris Martin was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Warrensburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
North Warren Central's loss dropped their record down to 7-3-1. As for Warrensburg, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Warren Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .453. However, it's not like Warrensburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North Warren Central suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Warrensburg when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
