Softball Preview: Doherty Memorial Highlanders vs. Tantasqua Regional Warriors
Doherty Memorial is 3-0 against Tantasqua Regional since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Doherty Memorial Highlanders will head out on the road to take on the Tantasqua Regional Warriors at 3:45 p.m. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Doherty Memorial and five for Tantasqua Regional.
Doherty Memorial's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Wachusett Regional on Friday. They fell 4-0 to the Mountaineers.
Frances McMahon spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Tantasqua Regional lost 9-2 to Oxford last Monday.
Doherty Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Tantasqua Regional, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Doherty Memorial skirted past Tantasqua Regional 11-10 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Doherty Memorial since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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