Boardman won against Howland last Monday with five runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Wednesday. The Spartans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Toronto Red Knights, sneaking past 5-3. The Spartans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Red Knights, too.
Landon Whippo
| 04/16/25 @ Toronto | 4 |
| 05/01/24 @ Canfield | 0 |
| 04/24/24 @ Howland | 4 |
Landon Whippo was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Mason Nawrocki looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyler Kirlik, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
Boardman pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Toronto, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Boardman will host Howland at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Toronto, they will be playing in front of their home fans against River at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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