Bristol is 7-1 against Harding since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Panthers will face off against the Skippers at 5:00 p.m.
Bristol took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past Badger 6-5.
Kaden Garcia
| 05/04/26 vs Badger | 3 |
| 04/22/26 @ Chalker | 3 |
| 04/18/26 @ Windham | 3 |
| 04/24/26 @ Maplewood | 2 |
| 04/21/26 vs Heartland Christian | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Kaden Garcia was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. He is becoming a predictor of Bristol's success: when he posts at least three hits the team is undefeated (and 3-8 when he doesn't). Christian Van Ness was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Harding couldn't beat Maplewood on Monday even though they stacked four runs on them in the third inning. Neither the Skippers nor the Rockets could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 4-4 draw.
Chase McCloud spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits.
Bristol pushed their record up to 6-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. Harding's draw makes their record 7-8-1 this season.
Harding's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bristol hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. It's a different story for Harding, though, as they've only averaged .252. Will they be able to contain Bristol's hitters?
Bristol got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against Harding by a conclusive 11-0 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Skippers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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