Amundsen hasn't had much luck against DePaul College Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Vikings will head out to face off against the Rams at 4:30 p.m. Amundsen will be strutting in after a win while DePaul College Prep will be coming in after a defeat.
Amundsen made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Evanston, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Wildkits on Thursday. The Vikings might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Kate Frey was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Anneliese Otero, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for DePaul College Prep's offense. They fell 5-0 to Nazareth Academy on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Rams' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
DePaul College Prep has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Amundsen, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Amundsen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .547. However, it's not like DePaul College Prep struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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