The ITW David Speer Academy Pride will head out to square off against the Prosser Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. ITW David Speer Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
On Monday, ITW David Speer Academy got the win against Steinmetz College Prep by a conclusive 13-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pride.
Marco Ortiz
| 05/12/25 @ Steinmetz College Prep | 4 |
| 05/06/25 @ Payton College Prep | 2 |
| 04/12/25 vs Rauner | 6 |
Marco Ortiz looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April.
On the hitting side, ITW David Speer Academy got a big performance out of Santiago Lopez, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Lopez has become a key player for the Pride: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 5-8 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jeanderso Balza, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
ITW David Speer Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .467. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Prosser started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Senn. They lost 12-3 to the Bulldogs on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for the Falcons in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost three in a row.
Julian Cebrero was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. Another player making a difference was Jayden Perez, who earned one run and two stolen bases.
Prosser's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. ITW David Speer Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Prosser struggles in that department as they've averaged .609. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
ITW David Speer Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Prosser in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 10-8. Do the Pride have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
