Softball Recap: Maynard Tigers vs. Clinton Gaels
Maynard had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Clinton Gaels. For Maynard, this counts as revenge for the 10-7 defeat Clinton walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Jillian Macfarlane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Calleigh Currier was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Schmidt, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Maynard pushed their record up to 11-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Clinton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maynard is on the road again on Tuesday to play Hopedale at 4:00 p.m. As for Clinton, they will take on Uxbridge at 2:45 p.m. on Monday.
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