Blue Demons Blanked Friday Afternoon
DePaul softball suffered an 8-0 defeat to St. John's in a five-inning game at Cacciatore Stadium. The Blue Demons managed only one hit and two baserunners, while the Red Storm secured their victory with an impactful 11-hit performance. Jolie Adams led DePaul, reaching base twice, including a hit that extended her streak to five games. On the pitching front, Kelly Greene allowed three runs in three innings before being relieved by Bella Nigey and Hannah Messer, who together surrendered five more runs. This loss handed St. John's the series victory.
By the Numbers- DePaul recorded just 1 hit in five innings.
- St. John's totaled 11 hits during the game.
- Jolie Adams extended her hit streak to 5 games.
- DePaul has struggled offensively, combining for only one hit in this matchup.
- St. John's capitalized on early errors and maintained dominant batting throughout the game.
DePaul will attempt to bounce back as they close out the series against St. John's on Saturday, April 4, at 12 p.m., with the game set to be streamed on ESPN+. The Blue Demons will also recognize the class of 2026 prior to this contest.
Bottom LineTo avoid further defeats, DePaul needs to enhance both their offensive strategy and defense in upcoming games. Improving these areas will be crucial as they head into their final matchup with St. John's and future competitions.
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