The Washington Demon baseball team saw its regular‑season finale slip away on Thursday night, dropping a 9‑4 decision to Clear Creek Amana.
Washington struck first, capitalizing on a single and four walks to take a 2‑0 advantage early in the game.
Clear Creek Amana answered in the fourth inning, stringing together three hits and four runs to surge ahead 4‑2.
The Demons refused to go quietly, chipping away with runs in the fifth and sixth innings to narrow the gap to a single run.
But the seventh inning proved decisive as Clear Creek Amana launched two home runs and added four runs, pulling away to a 9‑4 lead.
Washington managed only three hits — singles by Boden Brown and Mitchell Zieglowsky and an RBI double from Ethan Peebler.
Ty Wright took the mound for Washington and worked 4.1 innings before the bullpen was called upon, earning the loss.
Looking Ahead
Coach TJ Rausch stressed the importance of starting fresh in the postseason, noting that any team can win on any given day.
The rematch is set for Friday at Clear Creek Amana, with a pregame show beginning at 6:30 p.m. and first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m.