Wachusett Regional posted their closest victory since May 20, 2024 on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Franklin Panthers 5-3. This was payback for the Mountaineers, who suffered an 8-5 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Brady Hughes
| 04/24/25 @ Franklin | 2 |
| 04/16/25 @ Leominster | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs St. Paul | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Algonquin Regional | 1 |
| 04/02/25 vs Doherty Memorial | 0 |
Wachusett Regional got a great performance from Brady Hughes as he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Hughes has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Nate Roy was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Travis Laidlaw, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run.
Wachusett Regional now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Franklin, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Looking ahead, Wachusett Regional will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Algonquin Regional at 4:00 p.m. As for Franklin, they will take on North Quincy at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers are facing the Raiders at the right time seeing as the Raiders are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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