Washington has not done well against Jefferson recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Washington Patriots walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Jefferson Cougars. That's two games straight that Washington has won by exactly three runs.
Connor Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sven Dupree was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Cooper Shillingburg was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Washington's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs per game. As for Jefferson, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will take on Hampshire at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Jefferson, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Frankfort at 5:00 p.m.
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