Mansfield had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 7-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Taunton Tigers, falling 11-1. If the Hornets were looking for revenge after losing 12-2 to the Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Mansfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Luke Rogan, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Taunton, their record is now 11-3. Considering they have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Taunton's side, Aiden Resendes looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Resendes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Cam Dorr was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Joseph Benoit, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mansfield will challenge Canton at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Taunton, they will square off against Milford at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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