On Saturday, Walter Johnson faced Damascus in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Walter Johnson Wildcats' tough 10-2 defeat to the Damascus Hornets might stick with them for a while. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Walter Johnson couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Damascus' part, Alyssa Clark made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Clark has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Clark was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kailyn Sheahin, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Falyn Quick was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Walter Johnson's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Damascus, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walter Johnson will take on Gaithersburg at 3:15 p.m. on Monday. Gaithersburg knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Walter Johnson likes a good challenge. As for Damascus, they will be playing at home against Whitman at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Damascus will be looking to keep their 16-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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