Von Steuben is 1-6 against Jones since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Von Steuben has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Von Steuben had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Jones put an end to it on Monday. The Panthers lost 14-1 to the Eagles. The match marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
For Jones' part, Anna Black made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). With that strong performance, Black is now averaging an impressive 5.8 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delaney Treccia, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Treccia is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Lucy Paskiewicz, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Jones always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Von Steuben only posted an OBP of .118.
The victory keeps Jones at an undefeated 7-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 15.3 runs this season. As for Von Steuben, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Von Steuben has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .557. However, it's not like Jones struggles in that department as they've averaged .608. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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