Softball Preview: Maynard Tigers vs. Ayer Shirley Panthers
Maynard has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Ayer Shirley Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Maynard has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, Maynard had just enough and edged Notre Dame Academy out 5-3.
Jillian Macfarlane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, Maynard let Calleigh Currier and Sophia O?Brien loose on the outfield. Currier scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while O?Brien went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Raschi, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Ayer Shirley's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of Maynard by a score of 4-3. Ayer Shirley has struggled against Maynard recently, as their game on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Maynard's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Ayer Shirley, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Maynard came out on top in a nail-biter against Ayer Shirley in their previous meeting on Tuesday, sneaking past 4-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maynard since the squad 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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