American was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 12-5 loss at the hands of the Washington Huskies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to American of the 8-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Jordon Jacobs was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Esther Wong, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
On Washington's side, Olivia Machuca was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Machuca was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cassandra Price was incredible, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Kayden Davis was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
American's loss dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Washington, their win bumped their record up to 5-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. American will take on Irvington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Irvington is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning American will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Washington, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Head-Royce at 4:30 p.m.
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