Softball Preview: Niles North Vikings vs. ITW David Speer Academy Pride
The Niles North Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the ITW David Speer Academy Pride at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Niles North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
After soaring to 15 runs the game before, Niles North was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They fell victim to a rough 8-2 loss 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.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, ITW David Speer Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory in Saturday's second game. They blew past Muchin College Prep 22-1. ITW David Speer Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brianna Robles made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 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, the team relied heavily on Miabella Collazo, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games. Mia Lozada was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Niles North's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5-1. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Niles North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like ITW David Speer Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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