Softball Preview: Lake View Wildcats vs. Steinmetz College Prep Silver Streaks
Lake View and Steinmetz College Prep are an even 3-3-1 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Lake View Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Steinmetz College Prep Silver Streaks at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lake View will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Lake View will head into Wednesday's match having proved themselves against Schurz: Lake View took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Schurz, but they managed to turn things around on Wednesday. Lake View skirted past Schurz 17-15.
Lake View let Amani Giannopoulos and Dalmy Macho-Salas loose on the outfield. Giannopoulos got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI, while Macho-Salas scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Natalia Mendez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Steinmetz College Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 15-0 to Amundsen.
The victory got Lake View back to even at 7-7. As for Steinmetz College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7-1.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lake View has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Steinmetz College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .432. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lake View took their win against Steinmetz College Prep in their previous matchup back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 22-3. Does Lake View have another victory up their sleeve, or will Steinmetz College Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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