Notre Dame Opens 7-Game Roadtrip at #11/12 Virginia Tech

Game Notes SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Winners of three of their last four games, the Notre Dame softball team heads back on the road this weekend for a three-game series at No. 11/12 Virginia Tech. It’s the first of a seven game road trip for the Irish. Game one of the series is set for 6 p.m. tomorrow night on ACC Network Extra. Notre Dame has won its past two ACC series, taking two of three from both No. 24/22 Virginia and Pittsburgh in back-to-back weekends. This weekend will be the fifth total ACC series for the Irish and the third away from South Bend. On the season, Notre Dame has a 6-9 record in the ACC, which is 10th in the league. However, the Irish are 4-2 in their last six conference games. Addison Amaral continues to pace Notre Dame, especially in conference play. In the 15 games against conference opponents, Amaral is hitting .396 with three home runs and 10 runs batted in. She also has 10 walks and a .508 on base percentage. Caroline O’Brien has also emerged, especially recently. The freshman has started the last 11 games at third base and is riding an 8-game hitting
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