Friendly was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 19-4 to the Gwynn Park Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Friendly of the 13-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Gwynn Park's part, Loury Hiciano was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off only two hits. Hiciano has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hiciano was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dallas Gilliam and Brandon Osorio did most of the damage at the plate: Gilliam scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Osorio went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Gilliam has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Shaariq Arrington was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Friendly's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Gwynn Park, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Friendly will face off against Oxon Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Gwynn Park, they will head out on the road to challenge Largo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last six games Largo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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