Louisville Leopards Stunned by Metamora's Walk-Off Rally

Zander Triplett's two homers not enough as Redbirds score 4 in the 6th to win 4-3

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:19am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes in bright colors representing the dynamic action on the field.A dramatic, last-inning rally by the Metamora Redbirds leaves the Louisville Leopards stunned in a close loss at the Spring Break Showcase.Louisville Today

The Louisville Leopards Varsity Baseball Team saw a 3-0 lead vanish in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Metamora Redbirds rallied for a 4-3 walk-off victory at the Spring Break Showcase in Tennessee. Zander Triplett homered twice and drove in all 3 Louisville runs, but the Leopards couldn't hold on as Metamora scored 4 in the sixth to win.

Why it matters

The loss drops Louisville to 1-2 on the season, while Metamora improves to 6-0. This was a tough defeat for the Leopards, who had a chance to pick up a quality win against an undefeated opponent at a high-profile tournament.

The details

In the bottom of the sixth, Metamora scored 4 runs to rally from a 3-0 deficit. Cooper Weyant singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored the winning run. Louisville starter Trevor Burick pitched well, allowing 4 hits and 0 runs over 4.1 innings with 6 strikeouts. Metamora's Mason Sauder gave up 3 hits and 1 run in 4 innings, striking out 7.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the Spring Break Showcase in East Robertson, Tennessee.
  • Louisville scored 2 runs in the top of the 5th inning to take a 3-0 lead.

The players

Zander Triplett

The Louisville right fielder hit a pair of home runs and drove in all 3 of the Leopards' runs.

Trevor Burick

The Louisville starting pitcher allowed 4 hits and 0 runs over 4.1 innings, striking out 6.

Mason Sauder

The Metamora starting pitcher surrendered 3 hits and 1 run over 4 innings, striking out 7.

Cooper Weyant

The Metamora player singled in the 6th inning, driving in 2 runs to tie the game.

Dylan Nee

The Metamora player hit into a fielder's choice that scored a run in the 6th inning.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger. Zander had a great game, but we just couldn't hold on in the end.”

— Louisville Head Coach

What’s next

Louisville will look to bounce back on Friday when they take on the host East Robertson Indians in the final game of the Spring Break Showcase.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the resilience of the Metamora Redbirds, who were able to overcome a 3-0 deficit in the late innings to pull off the dramatic walk-off victory. For Louisville, it's a tough loss but an opportunity to learn and improve as they continue their season.