On Tuesday, KIPP College Prep faced DC International in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The KIPP College Prep Panthers wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-5 walloping at the hands of the DC International Dragons. KIPP College Prep was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as DC International apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For DC International's part, Minna Balk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over 3.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off only one hit. Balk has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Balk was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Maci Miller was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Selina Guo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
KIPP College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for DC International, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
KIPP College Prep has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Girls Global Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. KIPP College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for DC International, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Washington Latin Public Charter School at 4:00 p.m. DC International is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12 runs per game this season.
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