Softball Recap: Maine South Hawks vs. Loyola Academy Ramblers
Maine South lost against Loyola Academy back in April of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Maine South Hawks fell 7-4 to the Loyola Academy Ramblers. Maine South has struggled against Loyola Academy recently, as their matchup on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Angela Mazukelli made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
On Loyola Academy's side, Hunter Lewis made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits. Lewis has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Lewis was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emilia Bartholomew, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Leanna Keller was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Maine South's loss dropped their record down to 14-4. As for Loyola Academy, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maine South will square off against Glenbrook South at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. Glenbrook South is coming into the match with four straight wins at home, so Maine South will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Loyola Academy, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Saint Viator at 10:00 a.m.
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