The Maynard Tigers will head out to square off against the Clinton Gaels at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Maynard will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
It was a proper cat-fight when Maynard challenged Ayer Shirley on Wednesday. The Tigers came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 5-1.
W. Molloy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Maynard is undefeated when he allows at most one walk, but 3-4-1 otherwise.

M. Cede?o
| 04/24/26 @ West Boylston | 3 |
| 04/10/26 @ Fitchburg | 3 |
| 04/29/26 vs Ayer Shirley | 2 |
| 04/21/26 vs Tahanto Regional | 2 |
| 03/30/26 vs Westborough | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
On the hitting side, Maynard let M. Cede?o and D. Carroll run wild. Cede?o got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Carroll went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Cede?o is becoming a predictor of Maynard's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-4-1 when he doesn't).
Meanwhile, Clinton made easy work of Lunenburg on Monday and carried off a 9-2 victory. The Gaels might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by seven runs or more this season.
Maynard's record now sits at 8-4-1. As for Clinton, their record is now 6-2.
Maynard came up short against Clinton in their previous meeting on April 9th, falling 9-5. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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