The Chicago Academy Cougars will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Von Steuben Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Chicago Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Chicago Academy will head into Monday's contest on the come-up: they were handed a 14-run defeat in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Von Steuben on Monday. Chicago Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Von Steuben 15-13. Chicago Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Von Steuben's part, Jzali Detres was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-5. Claire Hull was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Even though they lost, Von Steuben kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Chicago Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-7-1. As for Von Steuben, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Chicago Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Von Steuben struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.9. The only question left is which team can snag more. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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