Eagles
| 04/22/25 @ Proviso West | 7-8 |
| 04/17/25 @ Proviso East | 13-1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Proviso East | 13-0 |
| 04/14/25 @ Proviso East | 5-0 |
| 04/12/25 @ Hinsdale Central | 3-5 |
Leyden dropped their record down to 8-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Proviso West Panthers by a score of 8-7. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Leyden got a good showing from Angel Espana, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Espana has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Julian Martinez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Angel Gutierrez, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
As for Proviso West, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 27th.
On Proviso West's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Joshua Fuentes, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits Fuentes has posted since back in March.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leyden will take on Berwyn/Cicero Morton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Proviso West, they will face off against York at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dukes will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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