Wilmington Hurricane drop second extra-inning game

Cam Griffith homers twice but Wilmington falls 3-2 to Batavia Bulldogs

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:10am

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The Wilmington Hurricane baseball team lost to the Batavia Bulldogs 3-2 in eight innings on Thursday at the WHS diamond. This SBAAC American Division defeat leaves Wilmington 0-3 overall and 0-2 in the division. The Hurricane also lost by one run in extra innings to Fairborn earlier in the season.

Why it matters

The Hurricane are struggling to find their footing early in the season, dropping two close extra-inning games against conference opponents. Wilmington will need to turn things around quickly to stay competitive in the SBAAC American Division race.

The details

In Thursday's game, Cam Griffith hit two home runs for Wilmington, but it wasn't enough as the Bulldogs edged the Hurricane 3-2 in the eighth inning. Batavia now sits atop the SBAAC American Division standings.

  • The game took place on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • Wilmington has an 0-3 overall record and 0-2 division record so far this season.

The players

Cam Griffith

A player for the Wilmington Hurricane who hit two home runs in the loss against Batavia.

Wilmington Hurricane

The high school baseball team from Wilmington, Ohio that lost the extra-inning game to Batavia.

Batavia Bulldogs

The high school baseball team from Batavia that defeated Wilmington 3-2 in eight innings.

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What’s next

Wilmington will look to bounce back in their next game against Fairfield on April 7th.

The takeaway

The Hurricane's early-season struggles, including two close extra-inning losses, highlight the competitive nature of the SBAAC American Division and the need for Wilmington to find more consistency to stay in the hunt.