Von Steuben can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Steinmetz College Prep Silver Streaks out 18-17. With that victory, Von Steuben brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Cindy Gutierrez, who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jzali Detres, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
On Steinmetz College Prep's side, Itzy Vega and Alicia Toledo stepped up to the plate in a big way. Vega went 2-for-4 with eight RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Toledo got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs and four RBI. Adrianna Staggs was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Von Steuben's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3.
Von Steuben will take on Roosevelt at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Von Steuben is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Steinmetz College Prep, they will be playing at home against Schurz at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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