Bladensburg took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Suitland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Mustangs had just enough and edged out the Rams 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted against the Rams since May 6, 2019.
Andres Hernandez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up six earned runs off six hits. Hernandez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Angel Carrillo Iraheta was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. That hit was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmanuel Leal Cortes, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Bladensburg was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
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| 04/20/26 - Away | 7-6 W |
| 04/19/24 - Away | 6-15 L |
| 03/21/24 - Home | 6-11 L |
| 04/24/23 - Home | 10-13 L |
| 04/05/23 - Away | 15-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Bladensburg's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7-1. As for Suitland, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9-1.
Bladensburg will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Rams: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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