Baseball Recap: Dunbar Crimson Tide vs. Washington Latin Public Charter School Lions
Dunbar was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Washington Latin Public Charter School Lions by a score of 5-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dunbar of the 8-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
James Jones, Jr. was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Jones, Jr. was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Jones, Jr. wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brosnan Dukes, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Dunbar's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Washington Latin Public Charter School, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4.
Dunbar has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome DC International at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. DC International is coming into the game with four straight wins on the road, so Dunbar will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Washington Latin Public Charter School, they will take on Sandy Spring Friends at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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