The Wasco Tigers will head out to challenge the Kennedy Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wasco will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
While Wasco's victory against Rosamond wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers had just enough and edged out the Roadrunners 3-2 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since May 21, 2025.
Wasco's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Matthew Wimberly, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Wasco hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rosamond struck out 13 times.
Meanwhile, Kennedy suffered their closest defeat since April 3, 2025 on Thursday. They fell just short of Taft by a score of 5-3.
Wasco's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Kennedy, they suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 5-3.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wasco has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .510. However, it's not like Kennedy struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wasco got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March of 2025 against Kennedy by a conclusive 14-6 score. Will the Tigers repeat their success, or do the Thunderbirds have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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