Marquette can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They put the hurt on the Westwood Patriots with a sharp 8-1 victory. This was a revenge contest for Marquette, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-1 defeat when these two played last Wednesday.
Charlye Swajanen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ady Trapani, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Halle Haynes was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Marquette's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-13. As for Westwood, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Marquette beat Westwood by a score of 19-8 later that day.
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