Washington has been on the road for 11 straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Lone Grove Longhorns at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Washington got the win against Oklahoma Christian by a conclusive 10-1.
Marlon Moore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). Moore has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Moore was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dax McCaskill, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lone Grove entered their tilt with Sulphur with 11 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 12. They blew past the Bulldogs 10-4. Lone Grove's win was all the more impressive since Sulphur was averaging only 3.45 runs allowed on the season.
Washington's victory was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Lone Grove, their win bumped their record up to 20-2.
Washington couldn't quite finish off Lone Grove in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 8-6. Will Washington have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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