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Photo Gallery: Phipps' Three-Run Triple Propels Melrose Softball Past Wakefield

A bases-loaded triple by Melrose pitcher Morgan Phipps sealed Wakefield's fate, as the Red Raiders won, 5-4, on Monday.

The Melrose High softball team was in the midst of a four-game losing streak before finally snapping out of the funk with a 10-1 win over Watertown on Friday. 

On Monday, the Red Raiders made it two in a row with a close, 5-4, win over visiting Wakefield at Pine Banks Park on Senior Day. 

Melrose pitcher Morgan Phipps picked up the win and helped her own cause with a bases-loaded triple to give Melrose (7-9) the win. 

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The Red Raiders return to action today with a 3:45 game against Winchester at Pine Banks Park followed by the regular season finale at home against Burlington on Thursday. 

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