Lakewood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Magnificat Blue Streaks by a score of 4-3. Lakewood was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Magnificat apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Magnificat's part, 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, Summer Solitaria was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Vanessa Roth, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Lakewood's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Magnificat, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lakewood will take on Open Door Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Open Door Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.9 runs per game this season. As for Magnificat, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Revere at 5:00 p.m. Magnificat is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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