Washington is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 16-4 to the Charleroi Cougars on Thursday. One positive for Washington, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Charleroi's part, Lyla Brunner and Ariahna Blouse were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Brunner tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Blouse struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). At the plate, Brunner went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Blouse scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madalynn Lancy, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Pendo, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Charleroi, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Washington will take on Fort Cherry at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Washington is facing Fort Cherry at the right time seeing as Fort Cherry is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Charleroi, they will head out on the road to face off against Peters Township at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Charleroi is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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