Willows hasn't had much luck against Orland recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Honkers will be playing at home against the Trojans at 4:00 p.m. Willows has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Willows fell victim to East Nicolaus and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 11-0 to the Spartans. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Honkers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Willows saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charles Squier, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Orland). They put the hurt on Oroville with a sharp 13-2 win on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won eight in a row.
Roy Alexander was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Those 13 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Derek Clark was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Those two runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Victor Guerrero, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Orland hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Oroville struck out 13 times.
Willows' defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Orland, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Willows has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Orland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Willows suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Orland in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Honkers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
