The Washington Union Panthers will head out on the road to face off against the McLane Highlanders at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Washington Union had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Torres on Tuesday. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 14-6 margin over the Toros.
Audrina Marquez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
Elizabeth Hernandez
| 03/03/26 @ Torres | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Sunnyside | 2 |
| 02/27/26 vs Edison | 1 |
| 02/25/26 vs Hoover | 1 |
| 05/06/25 vs Central Valley Christian | 1 |
On the hitting side, Washington Union got a massive performance out of Elizabeth Hernandez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Hernandez a new career-high. Zoe Freitas was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Washington Union always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Torres only posted an OBP of .375.
Meanwhile, McLane hadn't done well against Dos Palos recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Highlanders walked away with an 11-8 victory over the Broncos.
Washington Union's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for McLane, their record now sits at 2-0.
Washington Union might still be hurting after the 13-3 loss they got from McLane in their previous meeting back in March of 2025. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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