Willis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of The Woodlands Highlanders by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Willis of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For The Woodlands' part, Caleb Barry-Smith looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned run or hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Declan Magee, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Kyle Hubert was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Willis' loss dropped their record down to 17-8. As for The Woodlands, they pushed their record up to 16-9-2 with that victory, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season.
Willis will take on Oak Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Willis' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Oak Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for The Woodlands, they will face off against Midway at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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