Softball Preview: ITW David Speer Academy Pride vs. Niles North Vikings
The ITW David Speer Academy Pride will head out on the road to face off against the Niles North Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Niles North took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on ITW David Speer Academy, who comes in off a win.
In what's become a running theme this season, ITW David Speer Academy gave their fans yet another huge win in Saturday's second game. They put the hurt on Muchin College Prep with a sharp 22-1 victory. While fans of ITW David Speer Academy might be used to big wins, the 21-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Brianna Robles was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Robles was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, six RBI, and four runs.
In other batting news, Miabella Collazo was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Lozada, who scored three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Niles North was a bit more limited in their game on Monday. They fell victim to a rough 8-2 defeat at the hands of Glenbrook North. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Niles North has scored all season.
Niles North saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaliyah Struthers, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
ITW David Speer Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. As for Niles North, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5-1.
Tuesday's match 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 .565. However, it's not like Niles North struggles in that department as they've averaged .456. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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