South was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-4 to the North Middlesex Regional Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South of the 6-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
For North Middlesex Regional's part, Emily Archambault made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Archambault has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season. Archambault was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, North Middlesex Regional let Carolyn Brodeur and Bianca Lake loose on the outfield. Brodeur scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Lake scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Abby Demers, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
South's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for North Middlesex Regional, their win ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South will challenge Blackstone-Millville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Middlesex Regional, they will head out on the road to take on Marlborough at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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