With a playoff game on the line, Von Steuben rose to the challenge on Monday. They never let the Hyde Park Thunderbirds onto the board and left with an 18-0 victory. Von Steuben's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Elih Elfinger looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Von Steuben got a massive performance out of Gio Perez, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Axel Rivera was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Von Steuben has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 contests, which provided a massive bump to their 16-14 record this season. As for Hyde Park, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-2.
Von Steuben will head out on the road to take on Morgan Park at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Von Steuben is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. Hyde Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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