Softball Preview: Doherty Memorial Highlanders vs. Tantasqua Regional Warriors
Doherty Memorial is 3-0 against Tantasqua Regional since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Doherty Memorial Highlanders will head out on the road to take on the Tantasqua Regional Warriors at 3:45 p.m. Doherty Memorial is coming into the match hot, having won their last three games.
Last Wednesday, it was close, but Doherty Memorial sidestepped Bay Path RVT for a 3-2 win.
Frances McMahon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Doherty Memorial's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Tess Lee, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Tantasqua Regional fell victim to a rough 15-3 loss at the hands of Millbury on Wednesday.
Doherty Memorial's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Tantasqua Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Doherty Memorial skirted past Tantasqua Regional 11-10 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Doherty Memorial since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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