International High School at Largo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They lost 14-3 to the Gwynn Park Yellowjackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to International High School at Largo of the 0-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Gwynn Park's part, Terrence Guess made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Guess has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Guess was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Antonio Cooper, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Dallas Gilliam was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2.
International High School at Largo's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Gwynn Park, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-3.
International High School at Largo will take on Douglass at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Douglass will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something International High School at Largo surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gwynn Park, they will head out on the road to challenge International High School at Langley Park at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Gwynn Park's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so International High School at Langley Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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