Softball Recap: Lynn Classical Has No Trouble Against Melrose

Rams

Margin (Wins)

05/12/25 @ Lynn English	16
04/14/25 vs Malden	14
05/14/25 vs Somerville	12
05/01/25 vs O'Bryant	12
04/21/25 @ Somerville	12

Lynn Classical had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the seven-run drubbing they dealt Melrose on Sunday. The Rams were the clear victors by a 16-9 margin over the Red Raiders. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by seven runs or more this season.

Emma Chevalier made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in strikeouts (four). She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, Brooke Braswell was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Neveah Eth was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI.

Lynn Classical kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 22 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive matches.

Lynn Classical has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.0 runs over those games. As for Melrose, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lynn Classical will challenge Chelsea at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Melrose, they will venture away from home to take on Belmont at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.