The Washington Blue Lions will head out to take on the Wilmington Hurricane at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wilmington took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Washington, who comes in off a win.
Washington headed into their last game having not scored more than two runs for five straight, but Northridge let them put that streak behind them. The Blue Lions blew past the Polar Bears 23-4 on Wednesday. The Blue Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jayden Skeens was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
Adysun Bartruff
| 04/23/25 vs Northridge | 4 |
| 04/01/24 @ McClain | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Chillicothe | 1 |
| 04/27/24 @ Blanchester | 1 |
| 04/05/24 vs Oakwood | 1 |
In other batting news, Adysun Bartruff was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with four runs, three RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Braylynn Stephenson, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Washington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .591. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Wilmington suffered their biggest loss since May 1, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 10-0 to Western Brown. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Hurricane were not able to get on the board.
Washington's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-12. As for Wilmington, they now have a losing record of 4-5.
Washington might still be hurting after the 8-2 defeat they got from Wilmington in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Blue Lions avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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