Martinsburg had lost eight straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it nine. They came up short against the Washington Patriots, falling 17-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 on April 1st.
As for Washington, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
For Washington's part, Zoe Kesterson and Mckenzie O'Hara were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Kesterson struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, O'Hara struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Kesterson went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while O'Hara went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gabby Bibb and Chloe Constantino did most of the damage at the plate: Bibb went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, two stolen bases, and one double, while Constantino went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Constantino a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kalyn Dean, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
Looking ahead, Martinsburg will welcome Hancock at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. As for Washington, they will head out to take on Spring Mills at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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