Kickapoo is 2-8 against Weston since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Silver Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Kickapoo has given up an average of 10.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for Kickapoo's offense. They lost 16-0 to Seneca on Monday.
Meanwhile, Weston has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging three runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Richland Center. The loss was the Silver Eagles' first of the season.
Isaac Jennings put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits. Jennings was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that he launched this season.
In other batting news, Garrett Jennings was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Blake Bingham, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Kickapoo's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Weston, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Kickapoo came up short against Weston in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 4-0. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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