Willard is 0-7 against Edison since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Crimson Flashes will head out on the road to challenge the Chargers at 4:45 p.m. Willard has given up an average of 15.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Willard is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They came out on top against Lucas by a score of 14-11 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Crimson Flashes as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak.
Ava Deel
| 05/02/25 @ Lucas | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Port Clinton | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Margaretta | 1 |
| 03/22/25 vs New London | 1 |
Ava Deel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off seven hits. Deel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenley Bond, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Emma Steinmetz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Willard lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Edison came tearing into Wednesday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Sailors as they made off with a 23-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won nine matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Abby Cloud was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Edison got a massive performance out of Natalie Desautels, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Peyton Taylor was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, one run, and one double.
Edison's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.3 runs over those games. As for Willard, their record now sits at 3-16.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Willard has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Edison struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Willard suffered a grim 22-2 defeat to Edison when the teams last played last Wednesday. Can the Crimson Flashes avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
