The Lennox Academy Panthers will be playing at home against the Western Pioneers at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Lennox Academy will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive.
Last Friday, Lennox Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Hawthorne 3-2.
Valeria Lopez made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Lopez was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Lopez wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Stacey Torres, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Western fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Savanna on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Rebels by a score of 5-4. The defeat continues a trend for Western in their matchups with Savanna: they've now lost seven in a row.
Desiree Leal spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Anneliese Carlos was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Serena Antillon was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Lennox Academy's win bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Western, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lennox Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Western struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. 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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