Irish Set For Strikeout Cancer Weekend

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame softball team is back in action this weekend, hosting Louisville for a three-game series starting Friday, April 10th at 5:00 p.m. at Melissa Cook Stadium. This weekend also marks the program’s annual Strikeout Cancer Weekend. 

Since 2011, Irish softball has hosted our Strikeout Cancer weekend, raising funds to assist local families with a child battling this terrible disease. With a trivia night, a silent auction, as well as other promotions, the program strives to raise funds to support the children and families and make their days a little brighter.

Whether it’s paying for lodging for a family while their child gets chemotherapy, sending children on “Wish” trips, purchasing a therapy dog for a child, or funding a playroom at Beacon Children’s Hospital, the funds are used to directly impact the children and their families in a real, tangible way. More information can be found here: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/Strikeout

Notre Dame is 29-20 all-time against Louisville, including a 12-8 clip in South Bend. The Irish have won six of the last nine matchups between the two programs.

During last year’s 3-2 win over the Cardinals on March 8, 2025, junior Kami Kamzik tossed a complete game winning effort, striking out nine while allowing just a pair of runs. 

In her four-year career, senior Mickey Winchell is hitting .400 against Louisville (6-of-15).

Admission is free to all Notre Dame regular season softball games at Melissa Cook Stadium. The Irish play 11 of their final 15 games at home this season.