Softball Game Preview: Quincy Blue Devils vs. Liberty Eagles

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Previous Games

04/17/24 - Away	10-8 W
04/19/23 - Home	14-9 W
04/23/22 - Home	8-5 W
05/22/21 - Home	15-0 W
04/17/19 - Home	12-2 W
+ 2 more games

Quincy is a perfect 7-0 against Liberty since April of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Blue Devils will host the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. Quincy has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Geneseo hit Quincy with a four-run first inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blue Devils came up short against the Maple Leafs, falling 12-1. The Blue Devils have struggled against the Maple Leafs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Meanwhile, Liberty entered their tilt with Beardstown on Monday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Tigers.

Chandler John spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anna Dietrich, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Shea Ionson, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Quincy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Liberty, their win bumped their record up to 14-4.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Quincy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Liberty struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Quincy skirted past Liberty 10-8 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Do the Blue Devils have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.