Softball Game Preview: Dayton Greendevils vs. Villa Madonna Vikings

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Previous Games

05/07/25 - Away	1-11 L
05/09/24 - Away	2-5 L
04/18/24 - Home	11-4 W
05/05/23 - Home	5-1 W
03/27/23 - Away	5-9 L
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Dayton and Villa Madonna are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Greendevils will welcome the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.

Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Dayton turned things around against Ludlow on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Panthers.

The team relied heavily on Emily Hall, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Ella Boyers, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI.

Dayton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .700. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ludlow only posted an OBP of .294.

Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Villa Madonna's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They lost 18-3 to Lloyd Memorial.

Rosemary Rice was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Dayton's win bumped their record up to 4-13. As for Villa Madonna, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.

Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .501. However, it's not like Villa Madonna struggles in that department as they've averaged .571. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Dayton suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Villa Madonna in their previous meeting on Wednesday. Will the Greendevils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.