After losing to Lakewood the last time they met, Magnificat decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Magnificat Blue Streaks won by a run and slipped past the Lakewood Rangers 4-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for Magnificat.
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.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Summer Solitaria, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Lauren Shaver was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Magnificat is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. As for Lakewood, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Magnificat will take on Revere at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Revere's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three games. As for Lakewood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Open Door Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Lakewood has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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