Washington extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-15. They came up short against the Pocomoke Warriors, falling 14-4. The Jaguars were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 15-7.
Reagan Walters was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Seth Turner, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Pocomoke's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-24. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Pocomoke's side, Ethan Richardson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. What's more, Richardson posted four strikeouts, the most he's had over his last three games. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those runs were his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Colton Boston, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Peyton Barnette, who went 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Washington will head out to challenge Cambridge-South Dorchester at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Pocomoke does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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