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| 05/06/24 - Away | 5-3 W |
| 05/01/24 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 04/16/24 - Away | 1-10 L |
| 05/09/23 - Away | 4-1 W |
| 05/09/23 - Away | 4-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
George Washington and St. Albans are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2022, but likely not for long. The Patriots will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Red Dragons at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
George Washington is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by an 18-2 margin over Oak Hill on Wednesday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Ava Sitler was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Ava Armstrong was another key player, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5.
Sitler wasn't the only one making solid contact: George Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, St. Albans never let their opponents score on Wednesday. They put the hurt on South Charleston with a sharp 11-0 win. Winning may never get old, but the Red Dragons sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Ava Bentley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Paige White and Carlee Parker did most of the damage at the plate: White went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run, while Parker scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cece Lackey, who went 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
George Washington has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for St. Albans, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. George Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. However, it's not like St. Albans struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
George Washington came out on top in a nail-biter against St. Albans when the teams last played back in May of 2024, sneaking past 5-3. Do the Patriots have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Dragons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
