West Middlesex took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Wilmington, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Big Reds had just enough and edged out the Greyhounds 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Big Reds have posted since May 16, 2024.
Kyle Gilson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Gilson wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Kent, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Kent also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Big Reds
| 04/01/25 vs Wilmington | 4-2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Cranberry Area | 13-6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Jamestown | 15-0 |
The win was the third in a row for West Middlesex, bringing their record up to 5-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Wilmington, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-4.
West Middlesex has already played their next match (against Union City), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Wilmington, they have also already played their next contest, a 10-1 loss against Shenango on the 4th.
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