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The Washington baseball program posted its best record since 2021, finishing 9‑16 while coach TJ Rausch praised the team’s newfound confidence. With key players set to return and only Ty Wright departing, optimism is high for the next season.
Washington lost its last regular‑season contest 9‑4 to Clear Creek Amana, managing only three hits while the visitors rallied in the seventh inning. Coach TJ Rausch says the upcoming Friday rematch will give both teams a fresh chance to win.
Pella posted a 9-4 victory over Washington, highlighted by a three-run second inning and a five-run fifth that overwhelmed reliever Mitchell Zieglowsky. Washington’s brief three-run rally in the third was anchored by Junior Valdez, Kyler Williams and Danny Chenoweth, but pitching inconsistencies proved costly. The Dutch will next face the 21-10 Clippers, who boast a .285 team average and a 3.18 ERA.
Tuesday night’s contest between Washington and Oskaloosa ended 3‑1 in favor of Oskaloosa, with early scoring, a fourth‑inning rally and strong performances from both starters.