Softball Game Preview: Payton College Prep Grizzlies vs. Evanston Wildkits

The Payton College Prep Grizzlies will head out on the road to take on the Evanston Wildkits at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Wednesday, Payton College Prep beat Amundsen 5-1.

Johannah Kimbler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up nine Ks.

At the plate, Evelyn Suss was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Saya Tanabe, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Meanwhile, Evanston had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over DePaul College Prep on Friday.

The team relied heavily on Delila Liston, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.

Evanston picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 5-17. As for Payton College Prep, their record is now 13-15-2.

Evanston's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Payton College Prep hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .313. It's a different story for Evanston, though, as they've only averaged .236. Will they be able to contain Payton College Prep's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.