Ashland scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Medfield Warriors a 14-0 shutout. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Ashland with their most commanding win of the season.
Oliver Laruea was incredible, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2. Devin O'Brien was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Ashland has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Medfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashland will take on Westwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Westwood is coming into the match with seven straight wins on the road, so Ashland will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Medfield, they will be playing at home against Norwood at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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