Softball Game Recap: iMater Charter Knights vs. Mater Lakes Academy Bears

By Team Reports Apr 23, 2024, 11:35am

Softball Recap: iMater Charter Knights vs. Mater Lakes Academy Bears

IMater Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They suffered a tough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Mater Lakes Academy Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to iMater Charter of the 22-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2018.

For Mater Lakes Academy's part, Leah Hernandez spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.

At the plate, Mater Lakes Academy got a massive performance out of Nicole Regalado, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Vera Vazquez was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.

IMater Charter now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Mater Lakes Academy, the win got them back to even at 6-6-1.

IMater Charter didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-1 victory vs. Somerset Academy South Homestead on the 22nd. Mater Lakes Academy has also already played their next matchup, a 10-0 defeat against Evangelical Christian on the 19th.

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