Softball Game Preview: Loyola Academy Ramblers vs. Libertyville Wildcats

The Loyola Academy Ramblers will challenge the Libertyville Wildcats on Saturday. Loyola Academy's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Thursday, Loyola Academy came up short against Whitney Young and fell 5-1.

Loyola Academy got a good showing from Alexis Hirtzig, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.

Meanwhile, Libertyville suffered their closest defeat since April 14th on Wednesday. They fell just short of Stevenson by a score of 5-3. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost five in a row.

Jules Figurelli made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Loyola Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Libertyville, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Loyola Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Libertyville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.