Vermilion is still winless after their game against Willard on Monday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-9 heartbreaker at the hands of the Crimson Flashes. The Sailors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crimson Flashes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Abby Gawry and Bailey Piwinski did some serious damage despite the final result: Gawry scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Piwinski scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kirstyn Palmer, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Vermilion's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Willard, their victory ended a 13-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8.
Looking ahead, Vermilion will welcome St. Joseph Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Willard, they will head out to challenge Huron at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crimson Flashes will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups.
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