The Chicago Academy Cougars will take on the Jones Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Chicago Academy has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Chicago Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Wednesday, they were much more limited against Jones on Friday. They lost 18-1 to the Eagles. The matchup marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
For Jones' part, Anna Black made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Black was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Jamilette Hernandez was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Julissa Galvez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Jones pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.0 runs over those games. As for Chicago Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
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