Softball Recap: Lunenburg Wins Going Away Against Auburn

The Lunenburg Blue Knights got the win against the Auburn Rockets on Wednesday by a conclusive 16-7. The result was nothing new for the Blue Knights, who have now won three games by six runs or more so far this season.

Maegan Martell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 11 hits.

On the hitting side, Heather Lombardo was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Sam Gallant also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Lunenburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.

The victory made it two in a row for Lunenburg and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.0 runs over those games. As for Auburn, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lunenburg will host Leominster at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Auburn, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Uxbridge at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.