Washington waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They had just enough and edged the Wyandotte Bulldogs out 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Washington, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ryan Hooks was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Tanner Stewart was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On Wyandotte's side, Ricardo Mascorro Flores was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. 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 nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Mascorro Flores was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Washington has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for Wyandotte, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington will face off against Atchison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Atchison is on a three-game streak of home wins, Washington a eight-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Wyandotte, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Center at 4:00 p.m.
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