Douglass had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell victim to a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Oxon Hill Clippers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Douglass of the 12-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Oxon Hill's part, Kennedy Woodruff made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only one earned run while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Woodruff was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Haja Sankoh was a standout: she scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Sydney Carter was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
The win made it two in a row for Oxon Hill and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Douglass will be playing in front of their home fans against Crossland at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Crossland knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five matches -- so hopefully Douglass likes a good challenge. As for Oxon Hill, they will head out on the road to square off against Largo at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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