North Middlesex Regional won the last time they faced South, and things went their way on Monday too. The North Middlesex Regional Patriots put the hurt on the South Colonels with a sharp 11-4 win.
Emily Archambault was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Archambault has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks every time she's pitched this season. Archambault was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, North Middlesex Regional let Carolyn Brodeur and Bianca Lake loose on the outfield. Brodeur scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Lake scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Abby Demers, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
North Middlesex Regional's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-13. As for South, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Middlesex Regional will square off against Marlborough at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for South, they will head out on the road to face off against Blackstone-Millville at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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