Grafton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 12-2 to the Doherty Memorial Highlanders. Grafton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Doherty Memorial apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Doherty Memorial's part, Frances McMahon was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. McMahon has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. McMahon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alana Ladrie, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Audrey Lefebvre was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
Grafton's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Doherty Memorial, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grafton will square off against Prouty at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Doherty Memorial, they will head out on the road to take on South at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. South is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats at home, meaning Doherty Memorial will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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