Wise hadn't done well against Flowers recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Pumas put the hurt on the Jaguars with a sharp 22-12 win. Considering the Pumas' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Elijah Reed
| 03/30/26 vs Flowers | 8 |
| 03/25/26 @ Bowie | 4 |
| 04/22/25 vs Eleanor Roosevelt | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs High Point | 6 |
| 04/02/25 vs DuVal | 9 |
Elijah Reed made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out eight over 4.1 innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2025. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 6-for-6 with one home run, 11 RBI, and three stolen bases. He also hit two doubles, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Kian Lee was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with five runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was J'Yan Dunbar, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases.
Wise always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .673. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Flowers only posted an OBP of .424.
Wise's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Flowers, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Wise is set to challenge their familiar foe Suitland at 4:30 p.m. on April 7. Meanwhile, Flowers will take on rival Laurel on April 7.
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