De Anza hasn't had much luck against Albany recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Dons will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. De Anza has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Monday just wasn't the day for De Anza's offense. They came up short against Pinole Valley on Monday, falling 11-0.
Meanwhile, Albany was able to grind out a solid win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent on Monday, taking the game 6-3. The victory continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Bruins: they've now won six in a row.
Caroline Snyder was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Snyder was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Snyder, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Lauren Jones was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Albany hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Albany's win bumped their record up to 10-4. As for De Anza, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
De Anza might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Albany in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Dons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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