Softball Preview: ITW David Speer Academy Pride vs. Von Steuben Panthers
After three games on the road, ITW David Speer Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Von Steuben Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. ITW David Speer Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, ITW David Speer Academy had just enough and edged Ridgewood out 10-9.
Anabel Diaz made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off seven hits. Diaz was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Miabella Collazo was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Estela Garcia was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Meanwhile, Von Steuben was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 12-0 to Prosser.
ITW David Speer Academy's victory bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Von Steuben, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Von Steuben's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: ITW David Speer Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .421. It's a different story for Von Steuben, though, as they've only averaged .248. Will they be able to contain ITW David Speer Academy's hitters?
ITW David Speer Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Von Steuben in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, sneaking past 9-7. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Von Steuben's Jackie Castillo, who struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be that much easier for ITW David Speer Academy to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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