Softball Recap: Murdock Blue Devils vs. Nashoba Valley Tech Vikings
Murdock came into Tuesday's game having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Nashoba Valley Tech Vikings on Tuesday as the Murdock Blue Devils made off with a 10-3 win. Murdock's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Murdock got a great performance from Kassandra Santos as she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Santos has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Emma Oakley was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kenndra Lamb, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-4.
Murdock's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Nashoba Valley Tech, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Murdock will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Maynard at 3:30 p.m. As for Nashoba Valley Tech, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Notre Dame Cristo Rey at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Nashoba Valley Tech is facing Notre Dame Cristo Rey at the right time seeing as Notre Dame Cristo Rey is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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