Waltham hasn't had much luck against Newton South recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hawks will take on the Lions at 4:30 p.m. Waltham will be strutting in after a win while Newton South will be coming in after a defeat.
Waltham will bounce into Monday's match after beating Cambridge Rindge & Latin, who they had gone 0-8 against in their eight prior meetings. The Hawks walked away with a 12-8 victory over the Falcons on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Hawks needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Waltham saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josie Proskoczilo, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was Proskoczilo's first of the season. Another was Laila Drouillard, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Waltham always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Newton South was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Lincoln-Sudbury. The Lions' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Newton South's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Waltham, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Waltham has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Newton South struggles in that department as they've averaged .442. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Waltham came up short against Newton South when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 8-4. Can the Hawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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