Softball Recap: Loyola Academy triumphant thanks to a strong effort from Hunter Lewis

By Team Reports May 20, 2024, 4:12am

Softball Recap: Loyola Academy Ramblers vs. DePaul College Prep Rams

Loyola Academy won the last time they faced DePaul College Prep, and things went their way on Saturday too. The Loyola Academy Ramblers came out on top against the DePaul College Prep Rams by a score of 10-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Loyola Academy.

Hunter Lewis was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Lewis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Lewis was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emilia Bartholomew, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs. Gwen Coleman was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.

Loyola Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-12 record this season. As for DePaul College Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-21-1 record this season.

Loyola Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Libertyville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Loyola Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. DePaul College Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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