After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Doherty Memorial brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Everything went their way against the Grafton Gators on Friday as the Doherty Memorial Highlanders made off with a 12-2 victory. Considering Doherty Memorial has won four games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Frances McMahon made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. McMahon has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. McMahon was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Alana Ladrie was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. Audrey Lefebvre was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Doherty Memorial now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Grafton, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Doherty Memorial will square off against South at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Doherty Memorial is facing South at the right time seeing as South is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Grafton, they will head out on the road to take on Prouty at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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