Harding can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Badger Braves and snuck past 7-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Harding also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2022.
For Badger's part, Tyler McWilliams put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). McWilliams was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jared Schmidt made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Jeremiah Logan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Badger didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Harding's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-9. As for Badger, their defeat was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Harding will take on Lordstown at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Badger, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Chaney at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Badger is facing Chaney at the right time seeing as Chaney is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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