After only two runs in their last contest, ITW David Speer Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Payton College Prep on Tuesday. The ITW David Speer Academy Pride had just enough and edged the Payton College Prep Grizzlies out 12-10. That's two games straight that ITW David Speer Academy has won by exactly two runs.
Anabel Diaz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Diaz was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Anaiyah Costoso was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Miabella Collazo, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Payton College Prep's side, Tessa McGuire was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Saya Tanabe, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Payton College Prep kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory (which was ITW David Speer Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 5-3. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs per game. As for Payton College Prep, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
ITW David Speer Academy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Rauner at 5:30 p.m. ITW David Speer Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Payton College Prep will take on Lane Tech at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Payton College Prep has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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