The George Washington Prep Generals will face off against the Jordan Bulldogs at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games George Washington Prep has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
George Washington Prep is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Alliance Bloomfield just ended the team's six-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Bulls by a score of 17-16.
Katherine Franco
| 05/02/25 vs Alliance Bloomfield | 4 |
| 04/30/25 vs Hawkins | 5 |
| 04/09/25 @ Jordan | 3 |
| 04/02/25 @ Dymally | 4 |
Katherine Franco stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emily Varela, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, two doubles, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Jordan's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They took a 23-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of Dymally. While the Bulldogs didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Challengers 6-1 in the first period.
Nicole Buenrostro was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Araceli Aguilar was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with five stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Jordan's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for George Washington Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Jordan's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: George Washington Prep has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Jordan, though, as they've been averaging 11.3 hits. Given George Washington Prep's sizable advantage in that area, the Bulldogs will need to find a way to close that gap.
George Washington Prep took their win against Jordan in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 24-5 score. Do the Generals have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
