Nashoba Valley Tech entered their contest against Murdock on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Nashoba Valley Tech Vikings lost 10-3 to the Murdock Blue Devils. Nashoba Valley Tech has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Murdock's part, Kassandra Santos tossed a big game, striking out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Santos has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Emma Oakley was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kenndra Lamb, who scored three runs and stole five bases while going 2-for-4.
Nashoba Valley Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Murdock, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-9.
Nashoba Valley Tech will be playing at home against Notre Dame Cristo Rey at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Notre Dame Cristo Rey is coming into the matchup with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Nashoba Valley Tech will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Murdock, they will challenge Maynard at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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