George Washington proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 11) but on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Canon City Tigers 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since September 26, 2023.
The team relied heavily on Natalie Mawson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Samantha Coffman, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI.
George Washington hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canon City struck out nine times.
George Washington's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. As for Canon City, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
George Washington will venture away from home to face off against Cheyenne Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Cheyenne Mountain is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Canon City, they will challenge Falcon on Saturday. Falcon is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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