The Willard Tigers will kick their season off against the McDonald County Mustangs on Friday. First pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
McDonald County is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Aurora. McDonald County was the clear victor by a 22-11 margin over Aurora on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Mustangs have posted since September 14, 2023.
Their victory bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Willard, they've got a clean slate. Last year, they finished on the right side of .500 (20-12), and they're hoping to kick off an even more successful campaign this year.
Willard came out on top in a nail-biter against McDonald County in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Willard since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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