Advanced Math & Science Academy has won 16 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Maynard has won 16 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. The Eagles will welcome the Tigers at 3:45 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Wednesday, Advanced Math & Science Academy made easy work of Littleton and carried off a 15-2 victory.
Ava McLeod
| 04/30/25 vs Littleton | 7 |
| 04/28/25 @ Westborough | 14 |
| 04/25/25 @ Worcester Tech | 9 |
| 04/18/25 @ Uxbridge | 5 |
| 04/16/25 @ Assabet Valley RVT | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Ava McLeod made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Brooke Laudate was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Kathleen Galvin, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Advanced Math & Science Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Littleton only posted an OBP of .167.
Meanwhile, Maynard never let their opponents score on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Ayer Shirley as they made off with a 13-0 win.
Like Advanced Math & Science Academy, Maynard also got a great game from a two-way player: Jillian Macfarlane. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Macfarlane was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Maynard got a big performance out of Haley Carroll, who went 1-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Carroll a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Raschi, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Maynard's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Advanced Math & Science Academy, their win bumped their record up to an identical 8-1.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Advanced Math & Science Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .531. However, it's not like Maynard struggles in that department as they've averaged .473. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Advanced Math & Science Academy took their victory against Maynard when the teams last played back in May of 2022 by a conclusive 15-1 score. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Tigers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
