After a string of six wins, Medway's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the Dedham Marauders by a score of 5-4. Medway was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dedham apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
Katie Anderson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
On Dedham's side, 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. Gentile has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Julia Walsh, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Abbey Keyes, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Medway's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4. As for Dedham, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Medway will face off against Norton at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Dedham, they will head out on the road to take on Bellingham at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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