Washington County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Monday, dropping them down to 0-4. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Green County Dragons. The Commanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Aydan Gonzalez put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Gonzalez was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Gonzalez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lance Coulter, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one double.
As for Green County, their win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
Like Washington County, Green County also got a great game from a two-way player: Drew Squires. Throwing, Squires didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over 5.1 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Andrew Houk tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts Squires has posted since back in April of 2025. At the plate, Squires got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Houk went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Squires is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington County will challenge Taylor County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.75 runs per game on average), something the Commanders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Green County, they will take on Marion County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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