Washington can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the South Mountain Jaguars 12-11. Washington's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Michael Alpista and Austin Ashford did most of the damage at the plate: Alpista scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Ashford scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
On South Mountain's side, Greg Salas made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Paul Gutierrez-Valencia, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, South Mountain was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .514. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Washington only posted a batting average of .182.
Washington's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-15. As for South Mountain, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-18.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington will take on Sierra Linda at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. As for South Mountain, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Canyon at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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