While George Washington's victory against Thomas Jefferson wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 win over the Spartans on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since March 9th.
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Rocco Citrone made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because George Washington is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-6 otherwise. Citrone was even better at the plate, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
George Washington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
George Washington now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Thomas Jefferson, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. George Washington is set to face off against their familiar foe Denver South at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson will challenge rival Denver North at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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