Softball Preview: Magnificat Blue Streaks vs. Revere Minutemen
The Magnificat Blue Streaks will be playing at home against the Revere Minutemen at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Magnificat had just enough and edged Lakewood out 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Magnificat.
Rachel Witalis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Summer Solitaria was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Vanessa Roth, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Revere put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Friday. They blew past Cuyahoga Falls 14-3. The victory was familiar territory for Revere who now have four in a row.
Avery Stein tossed a big game, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Paige Kelley, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, eight RBI, and two triples. Another player making a difference was Annabelle Soful, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Magnificat has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Revere, their win bumped their record up to 9-13.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Magnificat has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .469. However, it's not like Revere struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Magnificat might still be hurting after the 15-4 loss they got from Revere in their previous matchup back in May of 2021. Will Magnificat have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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