For the second straight game, Butternut will face off against Washburn. The Midgets will challenge the Castle Guards at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Butternut came up short against Washburn on Tuesday, falling 35-1.
For Washburn's part, Brodi Anderson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Anderson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Washburn got a massive performance out of Huston King, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Max Phillips, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Washburn always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .724. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2025.
Butternut's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Washburn, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Butternut suffered a grim 35-1 defeat to Washburn in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can the Midgets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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