DePaul College Prep is 0-10 against De La Salle since April of 2019 but things could change on Thursday. The Rams will challenge the Meteors at 4:30 p.m.
DePaul College Prep is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against IC Catholic Prep, falling 10-3.
DePaul College Prep saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Seina Gilner, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Grace Balzarini also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meanwhile, De La Salle had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against the Chargers.
Analise Francois spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
De La Salle hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters every time they've taken the field this season.
De La Salle pushed their record up to 8-3 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.2 runs this season. As for DePaul College Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. DePaul College Prep has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like De La Salle struggles in that department as they've averaged .446. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
DePaul College Prep came up short against De La Salle in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 5-1. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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