Softball Recap: Doherty Memorial Highlanders vs. Wachusett Regional Mountaineers
Doherty Memorial fell victim to Wachusett Regional and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wachusett Regional Mountaineers. Doherty Memorial's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
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 consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Doherty Memorial's loss dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Wachusett Regional, their win was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Doherty Memorial will challenge Tantasqua Regional at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wachusett Regional, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Leominster at 4:00 p.m. Wachusett Regional's pitching crew has only allowed 1.9 runs per game this season, so Leominster's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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