The Warsaw Tigers will take on the Elkhart Lions at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Warsaw 3.8, Elkhart 1.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Warsaw is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Huntington North just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 4-3. The game marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Quinton Brock was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
Meanwhile, Elkhart entered their tilt with NorthWood on Thursday with five consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with six. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since April 13, 2024.
Trevor Hilliard looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brady Sherwood, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was AJ Scott, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Elkhart pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Warsaw, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Warsaw has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .519. However, it's not like Elkhart struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
