Havana barely beat Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Ducks put the hurt on the Trojans with a sharp 9-1 win on Tuesday. The Ducks not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 14th (when they won 22-0).
Bradyn Willing
| 03/22/25 @ Pittsfield | 8 |
| 04/08/25 vs Abingdon/Avon | 2 |
| 05/06/25 vs Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia | 1 |
| 04/24/25 vs Hamilton/Warsaw | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Athens | 1 |
Bradyn Willing spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. He has become a key player for Havana: the team is 3-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-13 otherwise.
At the plate, Oscar Jones and Owen Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Jones went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI and one run, while Smith went 2-for-3 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most hits Smith has posted since back in April. Landon Oatman was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Havana hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in three consecutive matchups.
Havana's victory bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia, they dropped their record down to 1-14 with the loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Havana will square off against Illini Bluffs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Ducks surely won't give up without a fight. As for Triopia/Meredosia-Chambersburg/Virginia, they will face off against Astoria/VIT at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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