Howard County: April 25 Baseball Predictions
Senior Day celebrations and rivalry games take center stage during the final weekend of the month. Indiana University Kokomo is eyeing a big Senior Day victory, while high school teams across the county are gearing up for intense battles on the diamond. With warm spring weather in the air, Friday offers the perfect opportunity to get outside, support local athletes, and enjoy some great baseball.
Let’s break down this week’s matchups and predict the winners.
Indiana University Kokomo 19-26 vs Miami University (Hamilton) 8-16
Senior Day has been a major focus at Indiana University Kokomo in recent weeks, and next up to honor their graduating athletes is the baseball team. The Cougars’ matchup against Miami University (Hamilton) marks not only Senior Day but also the final series of the regular season—adding extra motivation to finish strong.
The Harriers enter the weekend having won two of their last three, but their season has been marked by inconsistency. Tough losses have taken a toll on morale. There’s no need to overanalyze this one—IU Kokomo holds the advantage in every phase of the game and appears poised to deliver a memorable Senior Day victory.
Winner: IU Kokomo
Kokomo 4-4 vs Lewis Cass 6-3
After opening the season with three straight losses, Kokomo has rebounded to win four of its last five games. A no-hitter by Isaac Flamino earlier this week exemplifies how the Wildkats are trending in the right direction. They’ll need another strong showing to topple a six-win Lewis Cass team.
Cass enters the matchup having dropped three of its last four. While the Kings have shown more consistency at the plate this season, that may not hold up this week. The ‘Kats are battle-tested and expected to bring hot bats to Walton in hopes of passing another key test.
Winner: Kokomo
Northwestern 9-2 vs Western 10-2
Northwestern and Western are two programs vying for the title of Howard County’s best baseball team. Both have started the season strong and are set for a fierce Friday night showdown in Russiaville.
Pitching is always crucial, but even more so in rivalry games, where composure on the mound becomes a deciding factor. While both teams boast strong pitching, Northwestern’s arms are expected to make a statement in what could be an upset victory over their biggest rival.
Winner: Northwestern
Taylor 0-7 vs Tipton 3-7
Taylor’s youth and inexperience have been evident in every game this season. These growing pains can weigh heavily on a team, even in winnable contests. The Titans must prevent their inexperience from becoming a liability in this week’s matchup.
Tipton, meanwhile, enters the game riding back-to-back wins over Hamilton Heights—momentum-building performances that could help the Blue Devils overcome a rocky start. Despite early setbacks, Tipton holds the advantage in several key statistical categories. At this point, there’s little reason to doubt their chances.
Winner: Tipton
Jay’s Stats
Last week: 3-0
All-time: 7-1 (87.5%)
