Axel Rivera Game Report: @ Brooks

Winning always takes teamwork, but on Tuesday Axel Rivera stepped things up a notch to give Von Steuben the 'W'. Rivera turned in nothing short of a gem, striking out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.

Looking ahead, Rivera and Von Steuben will head out on the road to face off against Lane Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Champions are coming into the match hot: they've won six straight at home. Will Rivera and the Panthers have enough to hand them a loss? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.