Washington had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 win over the Loogootee Lions on Monday. This was payback for Washington, who suffered a 12-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Mia Humphries made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Humphries was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kiara Welsh was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Alison Hill, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Washington will look to defend their home field on Thursday against South Spencer at 6:30 p.m. Washington is out to stop a ten-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Loogootee, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-3 victory vs. North Daviess on the 19th.
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