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| 04/14/25 - Away | 6-4 W |
| 05/22/24 - Away | 16-10 W |
| 04/24/24 - Home | 25-3 W |
| 05/29/23 - Away | 5-10 L |
| 05/13/22 - Home | 1-5 L |
| + 5 more games |
While Acton-Boxborough's victory against Newton South wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Revolution sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over the Lions on Monday. The victory continues a trend for the Revolution in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won three in a row.
Ila Gillespie made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Alice Rosecan was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5. Cassidy Ford also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Acton-Boxborough kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Acton-Boxborough's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Newton South, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Acton-Boxborough will challenge Westford Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Revolution's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Grey Ghosts have averaged an impressive 11 runs per game this season. As for Newton South, they will take on Boston Latin Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Dragons have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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