The Prosser Falcons will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Von Steuben Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Prosser will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Prosser gave up the first runs last Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lake View and snuck past 8-7.
Emily Cruz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off two hits. Cruz has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Cruz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Jada Parker was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Sarah Kerscher, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Von Steuben, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Monday. They blew past Steinmetz College Prep 10-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Von Steuben considering their two-run performance the contest before.
The team relied heavily on Cindy Gutierrez, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Claire Hull, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
Prosser pushed their record up to 6-2 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Von Steuben, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Prosser has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .483. However, it's not like Von Steuben struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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