Taunton and Oliver Ames are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. Taunton will challenge Oliver Ames at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
If Taunton beats Oliver Ames with 11 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Tigers beat Milford on Monday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Ryan Crowley looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Joseph Benoit
| 05/05/25 vs Milford | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Middleborough | 2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Mansfield | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Bishop Feehan | 1 |
| 04/19/25 @ Xaverian Brothers | 1 |
At the plate, Taunton let Cam Dorr and Joseph Benoit run wild. Dorr went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Benoit went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Benoit a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caden Lindskog, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Taunton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Oliver Ames, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They blew past Stoughton 11-1 on Monday. That looming 11-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tigers yet this season.
The win made it two in a row for Taunton and bumps their season record up to 12-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Oliver Ames, their record is now 4-8.
Taunton came out on top in a nail-biter against Oliver Ames in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Taunton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
