Dover-Sherborn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 17-2 to the Dedham Marauders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dover-Sherborn of the 12-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Alexa Murphy was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Dedham's side, Christina Gentile was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Gentile has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Gentile was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Alaina Martin was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Mary Stronach, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Dover-Sherborn's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Dedham, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Dover-Sherborn will be playing at home against Sharon at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sharon is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Dover-Sherborn will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Dedham does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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