If Westford Academy was riding high fresh off their 15-3 takedown of Waltham on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Grey Ghosts fell just short of the Shrewsbury Colonials by a score of 7-6 on Monday. The Grey Ghosts were not able to make up for their defeat to the Colonials from their previous meeting back in March of 2024.
Olivia Bernier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Khloe Felicani was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Anya Gesin was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one double.
Westford Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Shrewsbury, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-7.
Looking ahead, Westford Academy will take on Chelmsford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Grey Ghosts are facing the Lions at the right time seeing as the Lions are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Shrewsbury, they will welcome Uxbridge at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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