Williamsburg extended their winning streak to three on Wednesday, bumping their season record up to 4-5 in the process. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Clermont Northeastern Rockets. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since April 8, 2024.
Jackson Kreimer
| 04/30/25 vs Clermont Northeastern | 6 |
| 04/15/24 vs Georgetown | 3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Felicity-Franklin | 1 |
| 04/20/24 @ Holy Cross | 1 |
Jackson Kreimer made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Ayden Holden was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Cole Robinson also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
As for Clermont Northeastern, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games.
Like Williamsburg, Clermont Northeastern also got a great game from a two-way player: Hunter Kelley. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Kelley has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Sammy Woolery was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Colton Sexton was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Williamsburg will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lynchburg-Clay at 4:30 p.m. on May 12. As for Clermont Northeastern, they will face off against Felicity-Franklin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.33 runs per game on average), something the Rockets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
