Softball Preview: ITW David Speer Academy Pride vs. Elmwood Park Tigers
The ITW David Speer Academy Pride will head out on the road to take on the Elmwood Park Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. ITW David Speer Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past seven contests -- so hopefully Elmwood Park likes a good challenge.
ITW David Speer Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Bulls College Prep (and have done all season long). Everything went ITW David Speer Academy's way against Bulls College Prep on Saturday as ITW David Speer Academy made off with an 11-1 victory.
Katilyn Weishaupt tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, ITW David Speer Academy got a massive performance out of Dyana Chavez, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Miabella Collazo, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Elmwood Park's offense. They lost 7-0 to Riverside-Brookfield on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Elmwood Park's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
ITW David Speer Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Elmwood Park, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-4.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. ITW David Speer Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .585. However, it's not like Elmwood Park struggles in that department as they've averaged .535. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
ITW David Speer Academy might still be hurting after the 16-3 loss they got from Elmwood Park when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can ITW David Speer Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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