Willard dropped their record down to 31-6 on Saturday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins at home. They fell 7-2 to the Har-Ber Wildcats. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Tigers couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Har-Ber, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 21-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
For Har-Ber's part, RHETT RICHARDSON was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. RICHARDSON has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on NASH JEFFUS, who went 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. LUKE CORNELISON was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Willard will head out on the road to take on Republic at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Har-Ber, they will welcome Greenwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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