DC International came tearing into Friday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Eastern Ramblers a 5-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for DC International, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Carlos Ferman, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jose David English, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
DC International pushed their record up to 15-2 with that win, which was their eighth straight on the road. As for Eastern, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DC International will take on KIPP DC Legacy College Prep at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. DC International's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so KIPP DC Legacy College Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Eastern, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Ballou, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m. Eastern is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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