After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last four matchups, Steinmetz College Prep finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They suffered a rough 8-0 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Academy Cougars. The game marked the first time this year in which Steinmetz College Prep was not able to get on the board.
For Chicago Academy's part, Bella Trejo was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Trejo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Chicago Academy let Giana Romero and Annali Martinez loose on the outfield. Romero scored a run and stole two bases, while Martinez scored two runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Sariah Arlequin, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with a stolen base.
Steinmetz College Prep's loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-3-1. As for Chicago Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Steinmetz College Prep will take on Rickover Naval at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Steinmetz College Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Chicago Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Amundsen at 4:30 p.m. Amundsen is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season.
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