The Dedham Marauders will square off against the Hopkinton Hillers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
On Friday, Dedham didn't have quite enough to beat Milton and fell 5-4.
Liana Florio was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Nicole Andrews was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Hopkinton came tearing into Friday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Warriors a 12-0 shutout. The Hillers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Hopkinton pushed their record up to 15-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Dedham, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-10-1 record this season.
Dedham might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Hopkinton in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Marauders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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