Canton hasn't had much luck against Taunton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Tigers at 3:45 p.m. Canton will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Canton came out on top against Medfield on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run fifth inning. The Bulldogs were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over the Warriors. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by six runs or more this season.
Canton got a great performance from Dean Madden as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tommy Rose, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Shane Kelleher was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Taunton faced Boston College High in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Tigers fell just short of the Eagles by a score of 8-7. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Taunton's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Canton, their win bumped their record up to 5-3-1.
Canton might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Taunton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Bulldogs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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