Softball Game Preview: Haverhill Hillies vs. Chelmsford Lions

The Haverhill Hillies will challenge the Chelmsford Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Chelmsford took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Haverhill, who comes in off a win.

Haverhill barely beat Dracut the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Hillies put the hurt on the Middies with a sharp 11-1 victory on Thursday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Cayla Irwin (2025) was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Irwin (2025) was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Haverhill let Ava Moscaritolo (2027) and Emmy Monnreal (2025) run wild. Moscaritolo (2027) went 1-for-4 with one home run and five RBI, while Monnreal (2025) went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Gianna Pistone (2027), who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Chelmsford had to start their season on the road last Wednesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of Acton-Boxborough by a score of 8-7. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.

Haverhill now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Chelmsford, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.

Haverhill might still be hurting after the 9-3 loss they got from Chelmsford when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Hillies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.