Howard County: May 9 Baseball Predictions
It’s hard to believe the Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball tournament is just a few weeks away. The long practices and packed weekly schedules—often featuring four games—are all part of preparing for the high-stakes matchups that come at season’s end. In the meantime, teams continue to fine-tune their play, and your support at upcoming games means more to the players than you might realize.
Now, let’s take a look at this week’s matchups and make some predictions.
Taylor 0-13 vs 3A #7 Western 15-3
Western and Taylor are two programs headed in opposite directions. The Panthers, ranked in the top 10 of Class 3A, continue to build momentum, while the Titans are still searching for their first win of the season.
That wait is likely to continue. With a significant talent gap between the two teams, Western enters as a heavy favorite, and the matchup may not go the distance.
Winner: Western
West Lafayette 8-6 vs Northwestern 13-4
Northwestern continues its impressive season as the Tigers carry a four-game winning streak into Friday night’s matchup with West Lafayette.
A late-game rally in their most recent win gave the Tigers a boost of confidence—momentum they hope will help them avoid an upset on their home field.
West Lafayette enters the game on its own hot streak, having won five of its last six contests. While the Red Devils boast several players swinging hot bats, Northwestern has consistently been the stronger fielding team this season. That edge could prove decisive as the Tigers look to notch another key victory in front of their home crowd.
Winner: Northwestern
2A #8 Eastern 15-5 vs Southwood 0-12
Eastern is wrapping up a demanding stretch, playing four games in five days. After dropping a close opener, the Comets bounced back with a convincing win over Taylor and now aim to finish strong with a road trip to Southwood.
The Knights are still searching for their first win of the season. Offensive struggles have plagued Southwood, leading to several lopsided losses. That trend could continue Friday, as Eastern is favored to close the week on a high note.
Winner: Eastern
Jay’s stats
Last week: 2-0
All-time: 11-3 (78.6%)
