Softball Recap: Noble Street College Prep Golden Tigers vs. ITW David Speer Academy Pride
Noble Street College Prep lost against ITW David Speer Academy back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Noble Street College Prep Golden Tigers took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the ITW David Speer Academy Pride. Noble Street College Prep has not had much luck with ITW David Speer Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Amia Aguilar was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and ten unearned) runs off four hits. Aguilar has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Aguilar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sarai Gonzalez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ava Montanez, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Noble Street College Prep didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as ITW David Speer Academy only tossed seven.
Like Noble Street College Prep, ITW David Speer Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Anabel Diaz. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Diaz was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Estela Garcia was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Jaylanie Cosme was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Noble Street College Prep's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for ITW David Speer Academy, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-7.
Noble Street College Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for ITW David Speer Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Wheaton Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. ITW David Speer Academy is facing Wheaton Academy at the right time seeing as Wheaton Academy is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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