Ashland is 2-8 against Westwood since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Ashland Clockers will be playing at home against the Westwood Wolverines at 4:30 p.m.
Ashland is is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They lost 8-1 to Medfield.
Meanwhile, Westwood was able to grind out a solid victory over Holliston on Thursday, taking the game 8-4.
Bridget Mulkeen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Mulkeen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Mulkeen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Abby Johnson and Sasha Marino did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs, while Marino scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dahlia Leyden, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Ashland's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Westwood, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
Ashland suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Westwood when the teams last played back in April. Will Ashland 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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