Wilmington Hurricane lose to Fairborn Skyhawks in bottom of 7th, 6-5

Wilmington gave up two runs in the final inning to fall short in the season opener.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:03pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action and competing perspectives of a high school baseball game, with sharp planes of green grass, brown dirt, and white uniforms overlapping to create a sense of motion and intensity.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic final innings of the season-opening baseball game between Wilmington and Fairborn.Wilmington Today

The Wilmington Hurricane baseball team lost to the Fairborn Skyhawks 6-5 in their season opener on March 28, 2026. Wilmington had taken a 5-4 lead in the top of the 7th inning, but Fairborn scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th to win the game.

Why it matters

This was the first game of the season for both teams, setting the tone for the rest of their campaigns. The late-inning comeback win for Fairborn shows their resilience and ability to fight back, while the tough loss for Wilmington highlights areas they'll need to improve on as the season progresses.

The details

Wilmington took a 5-4 lead in the top of the 7th inning, but Fairborn scored two runs with no outs in the bottom of the 7th to win the game. Wilmington's Knox Earich drove in two runs, while Cam Griffith scored three times and Brady Tolliver scored twice. Jace Doyle and Brydin Plymire pitched for Wilmington.

  • The game was played on March 28, 2026 at Fairborn High School.
  • Wilmington took a 5-4 lead in the top of the 7th inning.
  • Fairborn scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the game.

The players

Wilmington Hurricane

The baseball team from Wilmington, Ohio playing in the season opener.

Fairborn Skyhawks

The baseball team from Fairborn, Ohio that came back to win the game in the bottom of the 7th inning.

Knox Earich

A Wilmington player who drove in two runs in the game.

Cam Griffith

A Wilmington player who scored three times in the game.

Brady Tolliver

A Wilmington player who scored twice in the game.

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What’s next

The teams will look to build on this result as they continue their seasons. Wilmington will aim to bounce back in their next game, while Fairborn will try to carry the momentum of their comeback win into future matchups.

The takeaway

This close, back-and-forth game between Wilmington and Fairborn highlights the competitive nature of high school baseball in the region. Both teams showed fight and resilience, with Fairborn's late rally proving to be the difference in the season opener.