Softball Recap: Clinton Gaels vs. Maynard Tigers
Clinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 4-1 to the Maynard Tigers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Clinton has scored all season.
For Maynard's part, Jillian Macfarlane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Macfarlane has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Calleigh Currier was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Schmidt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Clinton's loss ended a 19-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-5. As for Maynard, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 11-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton will take on Uxbridge at 2:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Maynard, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Hopedale at 4:00 p.m.
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