After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Vermilion brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They put the hurt on the Willard Crimson Flashes with a sharp 11-1 victory on Wednesday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Vermilion's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Even though they lost, Willard didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Vermilion's win bumped their record up to 4-7. As for Willard, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vermilion will face off against Port Clinton at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Port Clinton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Willard, they will head out on the road to take on Edison at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Edison is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Willard will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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