Medfield is 10-0 against Dover-Sherborn since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Medfield Warriors will be playing at home against the Dover-Sherborn Raiders at 4:30 p.m. Medfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Medfield is is headed into Wednesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They fell just short of Norwood by a score of 5-4.
Kendall Larkin and Sophie Baker did some serious damage despite the final result: Larkin scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Baker went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Ashley Fessenden, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Dover-Sherborn scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 18-4 margin over Ashland. The high-scoring effort was just what Dover-Sherborn needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Delaney Byrne was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Byrne has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Byrne was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
In other batting news, Drew Hussar was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and a triple. Addison Kane was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Medfield's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Dover-Sherborn, their victory bumped their record up to 2-8.
Dover-Sherborn's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Medfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .397. It's a different story for Dover-Sherborn, though, as they've only averaged .237. Will they be able to contain Medfield's hitters?
Everything went Medfield's way against Dover-Sherborn in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 as Medfield made off with a 17-0 win. Does Medfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dover-Sherborn turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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