The Willows Honkers will challenge the East Nicolaus Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Willows' hitters haven't had much luck over their past three games, but Monday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Willows managed to slip by Maxwell the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Honkers lost 6-0 to the Panthers on Wednesday. Honkers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Panthers since on Wednesday.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when East Nicolaus and Durham meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Spartans came up short against the Trojans, falling 12-6.
East Nicolaus saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashton Wong, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one double. That double was Wong's first of the season. Hurley Cruz was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
East Nicolaus' defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Willows, their loss dropped their record down to 4-18.
Willows might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from East Nicolaus in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Honkers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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