Lodi came out on top against Becton on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run sixth inning. The Rams blew past the Wildcats 12-2. That's two games straight that the Rams have won by exactly ten runs.
Melody Zuniga was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Zuniga was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Kayla Fernandes
| 04/29/26 @ Becton | 3 |
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In other batting news, Kayla Fernandes was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Leah Durante was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs.
Lodi was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .471. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .414 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Lodi has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Becton, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-14.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lodi will square off against Paterson Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Becton, they will challenge Nutley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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