The Chillicothe Cavaliers will challenge the Hilliard Bradley Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chillicothe will be strutting in after a victory while Hilliard Bradley will be coming in after a loss.
On Tuesday, Chillicothe had just enough and edged out Hillsboro 6-5. The Cavaliers haven't had any issues with the Indians recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Hilliard Bradley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Olentangy Orange.
Sam Wendel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024.
At the plate, Hilliard Bradley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braylon Orton, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Bryan Nashalsky also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Hilliard Bradley's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Chillicothe, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Chillicothe might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Hilliard Bradley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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