George Washington and Thomas Jefferson are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2015, but likely not for long. The George Washington Patriots will host the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, George Washington didn't have quite enough to beat Vista PEAK Prep and fell 12-11.
Maggie Duffy was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Leilani Martin, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, George Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson earned a 7-3 win over Denver North on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Eva Miller-Sanchez was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sofia Sandoval was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Layla Colonna, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3.
George Washington has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, the victory also got them back to even at 5-5.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. George Washington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of 0. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
George Washington skirted past Thomas Jefferson 7-6 when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will George Washington repeat their success, or does Thomas Jefferson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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