The Von Steuben Panthers will head out on the road to take on the Chicago Academy Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Von Steuben is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
Von Steuben took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Prosser as they made off with a 22-12 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Leah Escalante
| 04/23/25 vs Prosser | 4 |
| 04/22/25 @ Northside | 1 |
| 04/16/25 vs Jones | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Rickover Naval | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Northtown | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Leah Escalante was incredible, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with four stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games she's played. Jeylanie Burgos was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Von Steuben kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Chicago Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 22-5 to Rickover Naval.
Destiny Rodriguez was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one home run and one stolen base. Aaliyah Ramirez also deserves some recognition as she got her first hits of the season.
Chicago Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Von Steuben, their record now sits at 4-6.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Von Steuben hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. However, it's not like Chicago Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .328. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Von Steuben might still be hurting after the 15-5 loss they got from Chicago Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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