Patriots
| 05/22/25 vs Lake Zurich | 5-2 |
| 05/19/25 @ Zion-Benton | 17-0 |
| 05/17/25 @ Hersey | 7-3 |
| 05/14/25 @ Warren Township | 2-1 |
| 05/12/25 vs Lake Forest | 15-0 |
| + 14 more games |
Stevenson came tearing into Thursday's matchup with 18 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Lake Zurich Bears by a score of 5-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 back in April.
Ava Potempa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Sophia Becker was excellent, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Pak, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Stevenson pushed their record up to 26-3 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Lake Zurich, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-17-1 record this season.
Stevenson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lake Zurich, they will face off against Vernon Hills at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.5 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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