Baseball Game Preview: Bear River Bruins vs. Center Cougars

The Bear River Bruins will head out to take on the Center Cougars at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bear River's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Center's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Bear River is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Marysville on Friday.

Kaden Nicholls

Base on Balls Against

04/04/25 vs Marysville	2
03/28/25 vs Lincoln	2
03/20/25 @ Oakmont	1
03/07/25 @ Twelve Bridges	2
02/27/25 @ Rosemont	1
02/21/25 vs Union Mine	0

Kaden Nicholls made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.

Nicholls wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Estrada, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Estrada has posted since back in April of 2024. Seamus McKeown also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Bear River always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Center was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Lincoln, falling 14-0.

Bear River's record is now 8-4. As for Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5-1.

Bear River took their victory against Center in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 10-3 score. Do the Bruins have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cougars turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.