Washington came tearing into Friday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Turner Golden Bears. For Washington, this counts as revenge for the 12-2 loss Turner walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Hunter Bidding made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Bidding has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bidding was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Austin Lasley, who scored two runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Tanner Stewart, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Washington's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Turner, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Highland Park at 4:00 p.m. Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Turner, they will head out on the road to square off against Basehor-Linwood on Tuesday.
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