Wyandotte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell just short of the Washington Wildcats by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wyandotte of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Ricardo Mascorro Flores put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Mascorro Flores has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mascorro Flores was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Washington's side, Ryan Hooks was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Tanner Stewart, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Wyandotte's defeat dropped their record down to 5-17. As for Washington, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wyandotte is on the road again on Tuesday to play Center at 4:00 p.m. As for Washington, they will challenge Atchison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Washington sitting on three straight wins and Atchison on five.
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