Willard is 0-9 against Huron since April of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Crimson Flashes will square off against the Tigers at 4:45 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Willard took a six-run defeat the last time they faced off against Vermilion, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crimson Flashes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Sailors on Monday. The Crimson Flashes' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lauren Hamons made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March of 2024. She was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maddie Whetstone was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Natalie Slone was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Huron was not the first on the board last Monday, but they got there more often. They put the hurt on Port Clinton with a sharp 15-3 win. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Redskins recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Huron's record is now 6-3. As for Willard, their win ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8.
Willard suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Huron in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Crimson Flashes avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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