Dedham gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Medway Mustangs 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Dedham.
Christina Gentile spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Julia Walsh, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Abbey Keyes was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Medway's side, Katie Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Dedham's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Medway, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dedham will square off against Bellingham at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Medway, they will head out on the road to face off against Norton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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