The ITW David Speer Academy Pride will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jones Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, ITW David Speer Academy never let their opponents score. They blew past Lake View 11-0.
Brianna Robles was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Robles was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jaylanie Cosme was a standout: she went 1-for-1 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Miabella Collazo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Jones put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Kennedy with a sharp 14-2 victory. Jones might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by 11 runs or more this season.
Like ITW David Speer Academy, Jones also got a great game from a two-way player: Anna Black. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Black has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Black was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabella Diaz, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in four or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Julissa Galvez, who scored four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
ITW David Speer Academy now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Jones, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. ITW David Speer Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Jones struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
ITW David Speer Academy beat Jones 8-4 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will ITW David Speer Academy repeat their success, or does Jones have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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