Ducks
| 05/13/26 vs Mt. Pulaski | 3 |
| 05/12/26 @ Astoria/VIT | 3 |
| 05/11/26 @ Farmington | 2 |
| 05/09/26 @ Cuba/Spoon River Valley | 3 |
| 05/07/26 @ Illini Bluffs | 7 |
| + 19 more games |
The Havana Ducks will head out on the road to face off against the Canton Little Giants at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Havana is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
Havana blew Mt. Pulaski out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Mt. Pulaski got their revenge. The Ducks fell just short of the Hilltoppers by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Ducks have suffered since March 21st.
Havana saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Brooks, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Washington hit Canton with a five-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Little Giants came up short against the Panthers, falling 7-1.
Canton has also been struggling recently as they've lost 15 of their last 20 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-19-1 record this season. As for Havana, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7-1.
Havana's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Ducks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Canton, though, as they've been averaging only 0.7 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Havana continue to outrun the ball?
Everything went Havana's way against Canton in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, as Havana made off with a 17-11 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Ducks since the squad 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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