Wilmington barely beat Reed-Custer the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wildcats blew past the Comets 9-0 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won three games by nine runs or more so far this season.
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Ryan Kettman and Kyle Farrell made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Kettman pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Farrell didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Wilmington is 2-1 when Kettman allows one or fewer hits, but 2-3 otherwise. At bat, Kettman scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4, while Farrell scored a run while going 1-for-4. Farrell also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lucas Rink, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Dierks Geiss was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Wilmington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Wilmington's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-4. As for Reed-Custer, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3.
Coming up, Wilmington will face off against Kankakee at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Reed-Custer, they will challenge Streator at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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