Softball Recap: Milford Scarlet Hawks vs. Wellesley Raiders
Milford came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Wellesley Raiders by a score of 7-4.
Maeve Driscoll spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Olivia Baglione was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Burns, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Milford's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Wellesley, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milford will take on Hopkinton at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Milford's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Hopkinton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Wellesley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Brookline at 3:45 p.m.
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