Softball Recap: Maynard Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

04/29/26 vs Ayer Shirley	14
05/20/26 @ Ayer Shirley	13
04/06/26 vs Bromfield	12
05/12/26 @ Littleton	10
05/18/26 @ Marlborough	9

Maynard waltzed into their game on Wednesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They blew past the Ayer Shirley Panthers 14-1. The Tigers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.

Maddy Karlon was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI.

In other batting news, Elizabeth Schmidt was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Haley Derobert was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.

Maynard was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ayer Shirley only posted a batting average of .118.

Maynard's victory bumped their record up to 13-3. As for Ayer Shirley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-10.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maynard will challenge Hopedale at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ayer Shirley, they will take on St. Bernard's Central Catholic at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.