After losing to Notre Dame Academy the last time they met, Maynard decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Maynard Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Notre Dame Academy Rebels on Wednesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Maynard.
Jillian Macfarlane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
On the hitting side, Maynard let Calleigh Currier and Sophia O?Brien loose on the outfield. Currier scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while O?Brien went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Raschi, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Maynard's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Notre Dame Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Maynard will head out on the road to face off against Ayer Shirley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Maynard has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Notre Dame Academy, they will be playing at home against Quabbin Regional at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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