The Washington baseball Demons finally broke out of their early-season slump, sweeping the Keokuk Chiefs in a decisive doubleheader that ended with scores of 8‑1 and 17‑0. The victories mark the team’s first wins of the 2026 campaign, lifting them to a 2‑7 record as they look to build momentum.
A doubleheader to remember
Right‑hander Blayze Richardson took the mound for Washington in his season debut, delivering 4.2 innings of solid work while fanning five Chiefs batters. His performance gave the Demons a reliable arm early in the series and set the tone for a rally at the plate.
Ethan Peebler emerged as the pitcher of the night, earning wins in both games and striking out six batters in the nightcap. Meanwhile, Ty Wright turned in a perfect performance at the plate, going 4‑for‑4 in the second game and driving in multiple runs.
Washington’s offense exploded for 25 runs across the two contests, highlighted by a 16‑run burst in the second game that triggered the run‑rule mercy rule. Contributions came from a trio of hitters — Kyler Williams and Danny Chenoweth among them — who helped turn a slow start into a commanding lead.
With the sweep, the Demons improve to 2‑7, while Keokuk falls to 1‑11, underscoring the stark contrast in early-season progress. The team now heads into the next stretch with confidence that the breakthrough may be more than a flash in the pan.