The Kirby Cougars will head out on the road to take on the West Memphis Christian Black Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Kirby has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Kirby blew Overton out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Overton got their revenge. The Cougars wound up with the same score they had in their last game (9-7), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Brajan Chavarria
| 03/25/25 @ Overton | 4 |
| 03/27/25 @ Melrose | 3 |
| 03/07/25 @ Hamilton | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Overton | 2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Memphis Central | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Brajan Chavarria made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Kirby's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 5-2 (and 1-5 when he doesn't). Samuel Chavarria also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, West Memphis Christian fell victim to Rivercrest and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 15-0 to the Colts. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Black Knights were not able to get on the board.
West Memphis Christian is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-10. As for Kirby, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-7.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Kirby has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .608. However, it's not like West Memphis Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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