Harding extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 10-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Badger Braves. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Braves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 two weeks ago.
Peyton Kallay stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Abe Castellano also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Badger, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the match before.
On Badger's side, Tyler McWilliams made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching eight innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. McWilliams has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game.
In other batting news, Jack Harnett and Hunter Gilbert did most of the damage at the plate: Harnett went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Gilbert went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Harnett a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Byren Wimsett, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Harding will host Richmond Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Skippers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Badger, they will head out to square off against Bristol at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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