Field dropped their record down to 4-8-1 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Washington Latin Public Charter School Lions, falling 9-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Falcons couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Washington Latin Public Charter School, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-8-1 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by seven runs or more this season.
For Washington Latin Public Charter School's part, Miles Johnson made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Johnson has posted since back in March. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Washington Latin Public Charter School is 4-1-1 when Johnson posts two or more runs, but 5-7 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Dean Rubin looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Washington Latin Public Charter School's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 6-8-1 when he doesn't).
Back at the plate, August Heim and Ben Blier did most of the damage at the plate: Heim went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run, while Blier went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Those two hits gave Heim a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Colt Gage-Adams, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
As of now, neither Field nor Washington Latin Public Charter School have any future games scheduled.
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