Dedham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ashland Clockers. If the Marauders were looking for revenge after losing 7-2 to the Clockers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Brady Petto
| 04/14/25 @ Ashland | 5 |
| 04/09/25 @ Hopkinton | 5 |
| 04/02/25 vs Westwood | 7 |
Brady Petto was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Dedham saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jadiel Feliciano, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Sam Payne was another, scoring a run and stealing a base.
Dedham's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Ashland, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 3-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dedham will venture away from home to face off against Bellingham at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blackhawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.8 runs per game on average), something the Marauders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ashland, they will head out to square off against Medfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Clockers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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