Softball Preview: Revere Minutemen vs. Magnificat Blue Streaks
The Revere Minutemen will head out on the road to square off against the Magnificat Blue Streaks at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Revere knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Magnificat likes a good challenge.
Revere is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Cuyahoga Falls (and have done all season long). Revere put the hurt on Cuyahoga Falls with a sharp 14-3 win on Friday.
Revere got a great performance from Avery Stein as she pitched six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Stein has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Paige Kelley was incredible, going 4-for-4 with a home run, eight RBI, and two triples. Annabelle Soful was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Magnificat narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Lakewood 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.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Summer Solitaria, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lauren Shaver, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Revere has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-13 record this season. As for Magnificat, their record now sits at 15-8.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Revere hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. However, it's not like Magnificat struggles in that department as they've averaged .350. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Revere took their win against Magnificat in their previous meeting back in May of 2021 by a conclusive 15-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Revere since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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