Baseball Game Preview: Shenango Wildcats vs. New Brighton Lions

Wildcats

Runs

04/14/25 @ New Brighton	2
04/11/25 vs Northgate	17
04/07/25 @ Northgate	10
04/04/25 @ Wilmington	10
03/25/25 @ Aliquippa	23
+ 3 more games

For the second straight game, Shenango will face off against New Brighton. The Wildcats will host the Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Shenango is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.

Shenango had been on a five-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but New Brighton put an end to it on Monday. The Wildcats took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lions. The Wildcats' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

For New Brighton's part, the team relied heavily on Gaige Kovach, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Jaleb Bailey also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

The victory was the sixth in a row for New Brighton, bringing their record up to 6-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Shenango, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 6-2.

Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Shenango hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like New Brighton struggles in that department as they've averaged .357. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.