DC International had to kick off their season on the road on Saturday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Burke Bengals. The Dragons have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bengals, too.
Matthew Metcalf
| 03/08/25 @ Burke | 3 |
| 04/05/24 vs Coolidge | 2 |
| 03/18/24 vs Field | 2 |
| 05/08/24 vs KIPP DC Legacy College Prep | 1 |
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Matthew Metcalf was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Metcalf was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carlos Ferman, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DC International will square off against Sandy Spring Friends at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Sandy Spring Friends will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something DC International surely won't give up without a fight. As for Burke, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Eastern at 4:00 p.m. on March 17th.
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