For the second straight game, Washington will face off against Glendale. Washington will venture away from home to take on Glendale at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington has given up an average of 17.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 24-10 to Glendale.
For Glendale's part, Janessa Gabaldon Lucero made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned (and seven unearned) runs off four hits. Gabaldon Lucero was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Glendale let Tzintzuni Hernandez Garcia and Reeanah Sesma run wild. Hernandez Garcia got on base in four of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI, while Sesma scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Those three stolen bases gave Hernandez Garcia a new career-high. Dahlia Pierce was another key player, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Glendale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .604. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Glendale, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 2-6 record.
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