Softball Preview: Medway Mustangs vs. Dedham Marauders
The Medway Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Dedham Marauders at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Medway is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Medway fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Millis on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Mohawks by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, Medway couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ava Fahey spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks. Those 8.1 innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Nina Pacella was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Priya Bedard was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Medway didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Dedham scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Stoughton 15-3. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Dedham with their most commanding win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Alaina Martin, who scored three runs while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joslyn Roberts, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Medway's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Dedham, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Medway hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Dedham struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Medway took their win against Dedham in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-1. Will Medway repeat their success, or does Dedham have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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