Softball Preview: Clinton Gaels vs. Maynard Tigers
Clinton has been on the road for three straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Maynard Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clinton and Maynard are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
Two weeks ago, it was a hard-fought contest, but Clinton had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Littleton.
Meanwhile, Maynard gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past Shawsheen Valley Tech 8-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Maynard.
Ryleigh Raschi spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Elizabeth Schmidt was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Haley Derobert, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Clinton dropped their record down to 5-4 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Maynard, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-5 record this season.
Clinton was able to grind out a solid victory over Maynard when the teams last played back in May of 2023, winning 10-7. Will Clinton repeat their success, or does Maynard have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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