Grafton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 20-1 to the Uxbridge Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Grafton of the 11-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Uxbridge's part, Erin O?Day and Bailey Dzivasen made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, O?Day struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Dzivasen pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. O?Day has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, O?Day went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Dzivasen went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Lola Grube was incredible, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-4. Keira Paul was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
Grafton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Uxbridge, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Grafton will take on Leicester at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Leicester will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Grafton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Uxbridge, they will be playing at home against Tantasqua Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Uxbridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 15 runs per game this season.
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