Patriots
| 04/08/25 vs Northfield | 5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Harrison | 11 |
| 03/22/25 @ Hinkley | 22 |
| 03/19/25 @ Northfield | 4 |
| 03/18/25 vs Kennedy | 20 |
| + 4 more games |
The George Washington Patriots are taking a road trip to square off against the Standley Lake Gators at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. George Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for George Washington after they put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Northfield, falling 16-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 11, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Diego Varela put in work no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Varela wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Luke Wiederholt, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Standley Lake's offense. They fell 3-0 to Green Mountain on Monday. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Gators were not able to get on the board.
Standley Lake has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for George Washington, their record now sits at 5-4.
Standley Lake's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: George Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. It's a different story for Standley Lake, though, as they've only averaged .352. Will they be able to contain George Washington's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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