Tonight's Non‑Conference Showdown
The Washington Demons will take the diamond at Dick Sojka Memorial Field in Washington, Iowa, for a non‑conference game against the Pella Dutch, scheduled to begin with a broadcast at 6:30 p.m. and a first pitch at 7 p.m. Both clubs enter the contest with modest records, but the stakes are heightened by the opportunity to fine‑tune strategies before the season’s final stretch.
Washington arrives with a 9‑13 overall record and a 9‑6 mark within the conference, having compiled 136 runs on 147 hits while maintaining a team ERA of 6.57. Leading the offense, Ethan Peebler is batting .375, Blayze Richardson .364, and Isaac Medrano .327, while Mitchell Zieglowsky sits at .323. Richardson has been especially effective on the mound, having thrown 31.2 innings without surrendering an earned run.
Pella Dutch’s Offensive Threats
The Dutch, sitting at 12‑17 overall and 6‑12 in conference play, have scored 179 runs on 202 hits and own a team ERA of 5.77. Teagan Hoekstra leads the lineup with a .374 average and 23 RBIs, while Grant Hauser is batting .348 with 17 RBIs. Pitchers Colt Koeppen and Tate VanVark have each logged over 30 innings, contributing to the staff’s depth.
Broadcast details will carry the action to viewers across the region, with the pre‑game show starting at 6:30 p.m. and the game itself streaming live from the field in Washington. The matchup offers a rare glimpse into the late‑season form of both squads, each hoping to finish the year on a positive note.