Softball Game Preview: Dupo Tigers vs. Althoff Catholic Crusaders

The Dupo Tigers will square off against the Althoff Catholic Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Dupo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Dupo is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Granite City just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Monday. They fell just short of the Warriors by a score of 6-5.

Keara Prater made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Meanwhile, Althoff Catholic came up short against Alton on Monday, falling 17-1. The Crusaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Dupo's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Althoff Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.

Althoff Catholic's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Dupo hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. It's a different story for Althoff Catholic, though, as they've only averaged .171. Will they be able to contain Dupo's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.