For the second straight game, Washington will face off against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. The Bulldogs will host the Warriors at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Washington hasn't scored more than a single run for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Washington came up short against KIPP Atlanta Collegiate on Monday, falling 14-1.
For KIPP Atlanta Collegiate's part, Glen Spencer made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Spencer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Christian Alexander, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Alvin Garret Jr., who scored two runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
KIPP Atlanta Collegiate always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .719. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Washington's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-16.
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