Schlagle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 17th straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 24-1 walloping at the hands of the Washington Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Schlagle of the 17-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Washington's part, Tanner Stewart was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Stewart was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Ryan Hooks was a standout: he scored four runs and stole six bases while going 3-for-3. Austin Lasley was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Schlagle's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Washington, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Schlagle will look to defend their home field on Friday against Turner at 4:00 p.m. Turner is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Schlagle will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Washington, they will challenge Lincoln College Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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