Wilmington took an 11-run defeat the last time they faced off against New Richmond, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hurricane narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Lions 7-5. The Hurricane's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jared Tackett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Beau Griffith was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
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| 05/04/26 - Home | 7-5 W |
| 04/30/25 - Home | 2-13 L |
| 04/15/25 - Away | 0-11 L |
| 04/29/24 - Home | 5-15 L |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 4-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Wilmington's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for New Richmond, they dropped their record down to 10-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, New Richmond will challenge Bethel-Tate at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wilmington will be paying especially close attention to the Lions' contest: after the Lions face off against the Tigers, they'll take on Wilmington again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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