Orion is 1-9 against Erie-Prophetstown since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Chargers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 10:00 a.m. Orion has given up an average of 8.7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Orion's offense. They came up short against Rockridge on Thursday, falling 15-0. The Chargers' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Erie-Prophetstown got the win against Newman Central Catholic on Tuesday by a conclusive 8-2. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Comets: they've now won eight in a row.
Wynn Renkes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, Jaylynn Hamilton and Isabelle Olvera did most of the damage at the plate: Hamilton went 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run, while Olvera went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Hamilton a new career-high. Lilly Swatos was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Erie-Prophetstown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Erie-Prophetstown's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Orion, their loss dropped their record down to 9-20.
Orion suffered a grim 19-13 defeat to Erie-Prophetstown in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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