Willard is 4-0 against Port Clinton since May of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Willard Crimson Flashes will be playing at home against the Port Clinton Redskins at 4:45 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Willard after they put the first points on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They lost 10-4 to Huron. Willard has not had much luck with Huron recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Willard saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Rodriguez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ian McClanahan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Port Clinton's offense. They lost 8-0 to Huron on Tuesday. Port Clinton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Willard's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6. As for Port Clinton, their loss dropped their record down to 1-17.
Port Clinton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Willard has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. It's a different story for Port Clinton, though, as they've only averaged .289. Will they be able to contain Willard's hitters?
Willard took their victory against Port Clinton in their previous matchup back in April by a conclusive 12-0. Does Willard have another victory up their sleeve, or will Port Clinton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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