Baseball Game Preview: Camp Point Central Panthers vs. Mendon Unity Mustangs

Camp Point Central and Mendon Unity are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2021, but likely not for long. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Camp Point Central is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.

Camp Point Central's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Barry Western 15-0. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.

Braxton Kestner

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/11/26 vs Barry Western	5
04/16/26 vs Macomb	2
04/13/26 vs Biggsville West Central	2
04/06/26 vs Highland	2
05/06/26 vs Seymour	1

Braxton Kestner was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Petersen, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 16 runs the game before, Mendon Unity was a bit more limited in their matchup on Wednesday. They fell 6-1 to West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs]. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Cougars: they've now lost three in a row.

Mendon Unity's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Camp Point Central, their victory bumped their record up to 14-4.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Camp Point Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. However, it's not like Mendon Unity struggles in that department as they've averaged .433. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Camp Point Central might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Mendon Unity in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.