Howard County: Apr. 11 Baseball Predictions
Mother Nature has disrupted several baseball games in recent weeks, but—knock on wood—that isn’t expected to be the case Friday night. Indiana University Kokomo and the Howard County Baseball Invitational will take center stage, giving fans plenty to cheer for throughout the weekend. With a full slate of games, sports fans will have numerous opportunities to enjoy quality baseball.
Now, let’s dive into the matchups and make some predictions.
Brescia University 19-10 vs Indiana University Kokomo 15-20
Indiana University Kokomo and Brescia enter the weekend ranked third and fifth, respectively, in the River States Conference standings. With both teams looking to improve their seeding for the upcoming River States Conference Baseball Championship, the stakes are high for this weekend’s series.
The Cougars have been on a roll in conference play, sweeping three consecutive series. There’s little reason to believe that momentum will slow down. IU Kokomo has also excelled in series openers—another reason the Cougars are favored to take down Brescia.
Winner: IU Kokomo
Rossville 1-1 vs Northwestern 3-0
Northwestern enters the first round of the Howard County Baseball Invitational riding a three-game winning streak. A season-opening upset over Twin Lakes gave the Tigers an early jolt of confidence—but they know momentum alone won’t be enough as they host Rossville.
The Hornets have split their first two games of the 2025 season, with their lone loss coming in a shutout. They’re also entering their third game in four days, a stretch that could test their depth and endurance.
With Northwestern leaning on a strong starting pitching rotation, the Tigers appear to have the edge—and a clear path to move past Rossville in the opening round.
Winner: Northwestern
Taylor 0-1 vs Eastern 2-1
Eastern and Taylor are two familiar teams squaring off in the first round of the Howard County Baseball Invitational. Facing a well-known opponent in a yearly tournament can sometimes create a dramatic finish—but that isn’t expected this time.
Taylor’s youth is a major disadvantage in a game like this. The Titans are trying to replace a senior-led team with a roster full of inexperience.
Eastern, meanwhile, enters the game on a two-game winning streak and is the favorite to win the invitational. The Comets are favored not only on paper, but also when the first pitch is thrown against a county rival.
Winner: Eastern
Jay’s Stats
Last week: 2-0
All-time: 2-0
