Softball Preview: Von Steuben Panthers vs. Roosevelt Rough Riders
The Von Steuben Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Roosevelt Rough Riders at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Von Steuben is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Von Steuben can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They skirted past Steinmetz College Prep 18-17. The win was just what Von Steuben needed coming off of a 14-3 defeat in their prior contest.
The team relied heavily on Cindy Gutierrez, who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jzali Detres was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. Their rough 18-8 loss to Mather back in March might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Roosevelt is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Von Steuben made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Roosevelt, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
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