Uxbridge has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Advanced Math & Science Academy Eagles at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Uxbridge's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. Everything went their way against Auburn as Uxbridge made off with a 14-0 victory.
Erin O?Day made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. O?Day has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. O?Day was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with four runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kathrine Pratt was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Peloquin, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Advanced Math & Science Academy came tearing into Wednesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Minutemen 11-0.
Like Uxbridge, Advanced Math & Science Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Ava McLeod. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. McLeod was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Asman, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Sophia Hammel was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Uxbridge's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Advanced Math & Science Academy, their record now sits at 5-1.
Both the pair just can't seem to miss. Uxbridge has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 15.2 hits per game. However, it's not like Advanced Math & Science Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.8. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Uxbridge came up short against Advanced Math & Science Academy in their previous matchup back in May of 2023, falling 6-3. Can Uxbridge avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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