Cuba is 0-10 against Hermann since March of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Wildcats will head out to take on the Bearcats at 12:30 p.m. Hermann took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Cuba, who comes in off a win.
Cuba came out on top against Steelville on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run first inning. The Wildcats never let the Cardinals get on the board and left with a 12-0 win. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by ten runs or more this season.
Braden Gipson
Braden Gipson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Cuba is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise. Gipson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adam Doyle, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Luke Whittaker also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hermann duked it out with Union on Tuesday. The Bearcats lost 22-0 to the Wildcats. The loss continues a trend for the Bearcats in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost seven in a row.
Cuba's victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4. As for Hermann, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Cuba might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Hermann in their previous matchup back in April of 2025. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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