On Tuesday, DC International faced KIPP College Prep in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Everything went the DC International Dragons' way against the KIPP College Prep Panthers as the DC International Dragons made off with a 12-5 win. The result was nothing new for DC International, who have now won three matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Minna Balk was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over 3.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off only one hit. Balk has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Balk was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Maci Miller was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Selina Guo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
DC International now has a winning record of 3-2. As for KIPP College Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
DC International will head out on the road to challenge Washington Latin Public Charter School at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. DC International is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season. As for KIPP College Prep, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Girls Global Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. KIPP College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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