The Assabet Valley RVT Aztecs are taking a road trip to challenge the Maynard Tigers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Tuesday, Assabet Valley RVT came up short against Montachusett RVT and fell 9-4. The Aztecs haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
Meanwhile, Maynard didn't have quite enough to beat Bromfield on Wednesday and fell 4-2.
Max Mandler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maynard saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Lawton, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Ethan Talcoff was another, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
Maynard's defeat dropped their record down to 11-4. As for Assabet Valley RVT, their loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Assabet Valley RVT has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Maynard struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Assabet Valley RVT couldn't quite get it done against Maynard when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 4-1. Can the Aztecs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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