Softball Recap: Magnificat Blue Streaks vs. Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions
Magnificat had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions on Wednesday and snuck past 6-5. This was payback for Magnificat, who suffered a 13-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Rachel Witalis spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Summer Solitaria was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Vanessa Roth was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin's side, Celia Anthony stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Becca Wooke, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
The win got Magnificat back to even at 3-3. As for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, they have fallen quite a ways from their 14-5 record last season and are now at 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Magnificat will square off against St. Vincent-St. Mary at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, they are on the road again on Saturday to play North at 1:00 p.m.
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