LaSalle-Peru is on an 11-game streak of home wins, while Geneseo is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cavaliers will host the Maple Leafs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. LaSalle-Peru's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Geneseo's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
LaSalle-Peru is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Serena just ended the team's 22-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Huskers by a score of 2-1.
Meanwhile, Geneseo got themselves on the board against Quincy on Thursday, but Quincy never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 16-0 margin over the Blue Devils. Considering the Maple Leafs have won 13 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Geneseo got a great performance from Kendyl Wassenhove as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Wassenhove has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Avery Kennedy was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Penny Kline, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Geneseo was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .594. They are a perfect 16-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
LaSalle-Peru's loss dropped their record down to 27-4. As for Geneseo, their victory bumped their record up to 22-8.
LaSalle-Peru couldn't quite finish off Geneseo in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 and fell 15-13. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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