It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Milford ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mansfield Hornets and snuck past 11-9. The victory was some much needed relief for Milford as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Maeve Driscoll made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched 7.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Driscoll was even better at the plate, going 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Wengal, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Grace Bonina was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Milford's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-4. As for Mansfield, they dropped their record down to 0-6 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milford will play host again on Friday to welcome Taunton, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Taunton will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Milford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mansfield, they will be playing at home against Stoughton at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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