Willard was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Norwalk Truckers, falling 12-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crimson Flashes of the 2-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Kenley Bond was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2. Brooklynn Irvine also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Willard's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Norwalk, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willard will host Margaretta at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Polar Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.33 runs per game on average), something the Crimson Flashes will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Norwalk, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Sandusky at 4:45 p.m. This will be the Truckers' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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