For the second straight game, Washington will face off against Therrell. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Washington has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Therrell on Wednesday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 16-1. The defeat continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Therrell's part, Jaylen Dumas looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave Dumas a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Terrance Jackson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Therrell's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-8 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Christian Goza, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Therrell was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .444. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Washington only posted a batting average of .100.
Therrell's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-8. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Washington, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Therrell struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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