Eastern Greene is 0-8 against Barr-Reeve since May of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Thunderbirds will host the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Eastern Greene will bounce into Friday's game after beating North Daviess, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Thunderbirds sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over the Cougars on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Thunderbirds as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Gavin Whitfield
| 05/21/25 vs North Daviess | 6 |
| 05/09/25 @ Bloomfield | 13 |
| 05/01/25 @ North Central | 7 |
| 04/30/25 vs Shakamak | 6 |
Gavin Whitfield spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brenton Cook, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two RBI and one run. Jason Koontz was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, Barr-Reeve waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 9-8 W against the Braves.
Barr-Reeve's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-5. As for Eastern Greene, their win bumped their record up to 16-6.
Eastern Greene might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Barr-Reeve in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Thunderbirds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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