Ashland came out on top against Hopkinton on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Clockers came out on top against the Hillers by a score of 8-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Clockers also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2025.
Chris Bratica
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Chris Bratica made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Bratica was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ian McKaughan, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Oliver Lareau was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Ashland kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hopkinton only managed six.
Ashland now has a winning record of 2-1.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ashland is set to take on their familiar foe Norwood at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Hopkinton will square off against rival Westwood at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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