Softball Preview: Dayton Greendevils vs. Villa Madonna Vikings
The Dayton Greendevils will head out on the road to take on the Villa Madonna Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dayton is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
In what's become a running theme this season, Dayton gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Bellevue with a sharp 17-0 win.
Angie Thomas Perez made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Thomas Perez was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Boyers, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Keiara Nickell, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Villa Madonna's offense. They lost 20-0 to Scott on Wednesday. Villa Madonna's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Dayton is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Villa Madonna, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-16-1.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .579. However, it's not like Villa Madonna struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dayton took their victory against Villa Madonna when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 11-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dayton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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