The Chicago Washington Patriots will venture away from home to challenge the Lindblom Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Chicago Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
While Chicago Washington's victory against Back of the Yards College Prep wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Patriots had just enough and edged out the Bobcats 8-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Patriots.
Erika Estrada was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazelle Valadez, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Meanwhile, Lindblom was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Kennedy, falling 18-3.
Lindblom saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madeline Marquez, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Lindblom's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Chicago Washington, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Chicago Washington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .523. However, it's not like Lindblom struggles in that department as they've averaged .597. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chicago Washington skirted past Lindblom 19-18 when the teams last played back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Patriots since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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