The George Washington Patriots will head out on the road to face off against the Vista PEAK Prep Bison at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George Washington has given up an average of 14.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
George Washington is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 21 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Northfield on Friday. They came up short against the Nighthawks, falling 16-1. Patriots fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Nighthawks since Friday.
Meanwhile, Vista PEAK Prep came up short against Denver South on Monday and fell 9-5. The Bison have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Vista PEAK Prep saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Laila Lucio, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Rylie Camarillo was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
George Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Vista PEAK Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. George Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Vista PEAK Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
George Washington couldn't quite finish off Vista PEAK Prep in their previous meeting back in September and fell 11-9. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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