Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Washington). They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over the Martinsburg Bulldogs on Monday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-0 on April 1st.
Zoe Kesterson and Mckenzie O'Hara were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kesterson struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, O'Hara struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kesterson went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while O'Hara went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Washington let Gabby Bibb and Chloe Constantino run wild. Bibb went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, two stolen bases, and one double, while Constantino went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Bibb continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Kalyn Dean was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Patriots
| 04/21/25 @ Martinsburg | 73.2% |
| 04/19/25 vs Morgantown | 46.4% |
| 04/19/25 vs Morgantown | 41.2% |
| 04/12/25 @ Steubenville | 41.5% |
| 04/12/25 vs Ravenswood | 37% |
| + 37 more games |
Washington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .732. The last time their OBP was this high was back in March of 2024.
Washington is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Martinsburg, their loss was their eighth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-13.
Looking ahead, Washington will square off against Spring Mills at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Martinsburg, they will face off against Hancock at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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