The ITW David Speer Academy Pride will head out on the road to challenge the Wheaton Academy Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. ITW David Speer Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
ITW David Speer Academy took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They came out on top against Noble Street College Prep by a score of 12-9. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for ITW David Speer Academy considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Anabel Diaz made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Diaz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Estela Garcia was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jaylanie Cosme, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Wheaton Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 10-0 to Providence Catholic.
ITW David Speer Academy's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-7. As for Wheaton Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-17.
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