Washington can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Glendale Cardinals 3-2. The win was just what Washington needed coming off of a 15-0 defeat in their prior game.
Austin Ashford made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Ashford was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Ashford wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cody Tieman, who went 1-for-3 with a double. Tieman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Like Washington, Glendale also got a great game from a two-way player: Brian Moreno. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Moreno was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Moreno wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Edwin Raygoza, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
Washington made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-7. As for Glendale, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will take on Youngker at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Youngker will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Glendale, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Kofa at 4:00 p.m. Kofa will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Glendale surely won't give up without a fight.
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