Edison hit Willard with a four-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Crimson Flashes came up short against the Chargers, falling 12-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Crimson Flashes of the 10-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Xavier Curtis was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Jandyel Salazar was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Willard dropped their record down to 1-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Edison, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-3.
Willard and Edison could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. The Crimson Flashes will face off against Margaretta at 4:45 p.m. on Monday with a big rank disadvantage (596 vs. 117). Meanwhile, Edison (ranked 234th) will meet Coldwater (ranked 45th) at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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