The Washington Tigers will head out to face off against the Lakewood Rangers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Washington has given up an average of 6.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington managed to slip by Archbishop Hoban the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Tigers came up short against the Knights on Wednesday, falling 15-0. Considering the last time the Tigers couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Meanwhile, Lakewood won against Cuyahoga Heights on Friday with three runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Saturday. The Rangers beat Rocky River by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rangers.
Ella Bower spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emily Gillick, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Lakewood's record is now 11-7. As for Washington, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season.
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