Willard has not done well against Columbian recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Willard Crimson Flashes came out on top against the Columbian Tornadoes by a score of 7-2. This was payback for Willard, who suffered a 7-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ryan Fox was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Fox was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Anthony Potts was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Willard's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Columbian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-9.
Willard will be playing in front of their home fans against Edison at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Edison will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Willard surely won't give up without a fight. As for Columbian, they will play host again on Saturday to welcome Madison Comprehensive, where first pitch is scheduled at 12:00 p.m. Columbian is facing Madison Comprehensive at the right time seeing as Madison Comprehensive is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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