The ITW David Speer Academy Pride will head out on the road to square off against the Whitney Young Dolphins at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. ITW David Speer Academy will be strutting in after a victory while Whitney Young will be coming in after a loss.
ITW David Speer Academy is headed into the contest having just posted their closest win since May 6, 2024 on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past Ridgewood 6-5.
Sophia Hernandez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Janelise Cosme was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since April 1st. The team also got some help courtesy of Brianna Robles, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one double.
Meanwhile, Whitney Young didn't have quite enough to beat Maine South on Monday and fell 7-6. The Dolphins have struggled against the Hawks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Chiqui Vazquez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Mara Finnigan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Whitney Young's defeat dropped their record down to 13-9-1. As for ITW David Speer Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 14-7.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. ITW David Speer Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Whitney Young struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.1 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
