Prosser scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past the Chicago Academy Cougars 8-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Prosser.
Emily Cruz was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Cruz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Cruz was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaileen Sanchez, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Jada Parker was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Chicago Academy's side, Bella Trejo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
Even though they lost, Chicago Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
The victory got Prosser back to even at 2-2. As for Chicago Academy, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Prosser will head out on the road to square off against Schurz at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Prosser has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Chicago Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Steinmetz College Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Steinmetz College Prep knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Chicago Academy likes a good challenge.
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