Bladensburg extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 35 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-10 in the process. They lost 13-5 to the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Wednesday.
As for Eleanor Roosevelt, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7. Considering they have won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Eleanor Roosevelt's part, Kaden Watkins-Fleisher looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those six strikeouts gave Watkins-Fleisher a new career-high.
At the plate, Eleanor Roosevelt got a massive performance out of DJ Fuller, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave Fuller a new career-high. Cannon Knight was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Bladensburg is set to square off against their familiar foe Bowie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Eleanor Roosevelt will challenge rival Suitland at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in the Raiders' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Rams have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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