Kewanee hadn't done well against Erie-Prophetstown recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Boilermakers came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 8-3. The Boilermakers haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Lyric Duytschaver
| 04/11/25 @ Erie-Prophetstown | 4 |
| 04/08/25 vs Princeville | 1 |
| 03/18/25 vs Marquette | 2 |
| 05/09/24 vs Mendota | 5 |
Lyric Duytschaver made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. What's more, she posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That run marked the first that she scored this season.
In other batting news, Kieryn Abernathy was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Rylee Blades, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Kewanee's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Erie-Prophetstown, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kewanee will head out to challenge Geneseo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Maple Leafs will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Boilermakers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Erie-Prophetstown, they will venture away from home to face off against Mercer County at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Golden Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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