The No. 16/18 Washington University baseball squad saw its season conclude with a 12-8 defeat to Piedmont in the Centre Region Final, a game that swung back and forth before Piedmont pulled away.
A Tough Final Matchup
Washington opened the scoring with two runs in the top of the first, but Piedmont answered with three in the bottom half to seize early momentum. The Bears briefly led 4-3 in the second inning before Piedmont surged ahead with a four-run burst in the second to go up 7-4.
Piedmont extended its advantage to 10-4 by the fourth inning, only for Washington to chip away, cutting the margin to 10-7 in the sixth. A single run in the seventh kept hope alive, but Piedmont added two more in the eighth to seal a 12-8 final score.
Key Performances
Cooper Greene was a bright spot for Washington, going 3-for-5 at the plate with two runs scored and an RBI, showcasing his consistency throughout the lineup.
On the mound, junior Owen Block took the loss after a hard-fought outing, a result that underscored the competitive nature of the contest.