If Northbridge was feeling good off their 19-0 takedown of Whitinsville Christian last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Northbridge Rams fell 8-4 to the Uxbridge Spartans on Monday. It was the first time this season that Northbridge let down their fans at home.
For Uxbridge's part, Erin O?Day made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). O?Day has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. O?Day was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lola Grube was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Northbridge's loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 11-4. As for Uxbridge, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
Northbridge will be playing in front of their home fans against Norton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Uxbridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Blackstone Valley RVT at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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