Milford is 8-2 against Souhegan since May of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Spartans will head out to face off against the Sabers at 4:30 p.m. Milford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
While Milford didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 25-3 margin over Manchester West on Wednesday. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Blue Knights recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Livi Mazzeo
| 04/23/25 vs Manchester West | 4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Hollis-Brookline | 1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Kennett | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Pelham | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Campbell | 3 |
Livi Mazzeo made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Mazzeo was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 runs per game.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Arabelle Danforth, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five runs, and three RBI. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.4 runs per game. Another player making a difference was Sophie Decoteau, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Milford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Souhegan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 22-10 to Kingswood. While the Sabers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Knights 6-0 in the first period.
Isabelle Brandt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Violet Quesnel was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Souhegan's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Milford, their record is now 5-1.
Souhegan's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Milford has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. It's a different story for Souhegan, though, as they've been averaging 9.6 hits. Given Milford's sizable advantage in that area, the Sabers will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
