There's no place like home for Willard, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top against the Margaretta Polar Bears by a score of 8-4 on Monday. For Willard, this counts as revenge for the 4-2 defeat Margaretta walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Ethan Rodriguez made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Rodriguez has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ryan Fox was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Willard's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Margaretta, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willard will square off against Vermilion at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Margaretta, they will head out on the road to challenge Edison at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Edison will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Margaretta surely won't give up without a fight.
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