The Groton-Dunstable Crusaders will head out on the road to face off against the Littleton Tigers at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Groton-Dunstable has given up an average of 9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Groton-Dunstable's last matchup with Shepherd Hill Regional could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Wednesday. The Crusaders lost 11-2 to the Rams. The Crusaders have struggled against the Rams recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Groton-Dunstable saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bridget Houle, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Houle's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Littleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Clinton, falling 14-4. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 17, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Annabelle Caouette made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4. Jillian Palmer was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Littleton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Groton-Dunstable, they now have a losing record of 1-2-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Groton-Dunstable has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Littleton struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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