For the second straight game, Washington will face off against Glendale. Washington will welcome Glendale at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Washington has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Glendale will arrive with three straight wins.
On Tuesday, Washington didn't have quite enough to beat Glendale and fell 3-2.
For Glendale's part, Jose Miranda made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Miranda was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Leonardo Raygoza was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he hit this season.
Glendale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .516 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Glendale's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Washington, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Washington hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like Glendale struggles in that department as they've averaged .408. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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