Murdock extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-10. They came up short against the Ayer Shirley Panthers, falling 28-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Ayer Shirley, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Ayer Shirley's part, the team relied heavily on Ella McKean, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave McKean a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abbey Hoeske, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murdock will host Tahanto Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ayer Shirley, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Clinton at 3:45 p.m.
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