While Kennedy put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Simeon. The Crusaders blew past the Wolverines 16-0. The win continues a trend for the Crusaders in their matchups with the Wolverines: they've now won four in a row.
Emma Jimenez and Kaylie Gallos made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Jimenez tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Gallos tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Jimenez scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Gallos scored a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Alexa Ponce was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jessica Monarrez, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Kennedy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .880. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Simeon only posted an OBP of .091.
Crusaders
| 04/08/25 vs Simeon | 16-0 |
| 04/04/25 vs Back of the Yards College Prep | 18-3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Curie | 14-9 |
| 03/25/25 vs Juarez | 16-6 |
Kennedy pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 11.5 runs. As for Simeon, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Kennedy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-1 defeat against Berwyn/Cicero Morton on the 11th. As for Simeon, they have also already played their next matchup, an 18-12 win against Morgan Park on the 15th.
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