It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Badger ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They skirted past the Harding Skippers 10-9. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 two weeks ago.
Tyler McWilliams made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched eight innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with four stolen bases and one run. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game.
Jack Harnett
| 04/28/25 @ Harding | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Windham | 1 |
| 04/17/25 vs Harding | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs East | 1 |
| 03/31/25 @ East | 1 |
In other batting news, Badger let Jack Harnett and Hunter Gilbert run wild. Harnett went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Gilbert went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Harnett a new career-high. Alton Winchek was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Badger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Badger's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-8. As for Harding, they dropped their record down to 1-9 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Coming up, Badger will head out to face off against Bristol at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Harding, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Richmond Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Skippers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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