Washington gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Douglass Astros with a sharp 17-6 victory. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bulldogs as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jamya Abdul-Aquil was a standout: she went 1-for-1 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Maukayla Bell was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Washington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .828. The last time their OBP was this high was back in September of 2023.
Washington is taking a road trip to challenge Dutchtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Washington is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Douglass, they will welcome Mt. Zion at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Douglass will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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