Stoughton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 9-3 to the Milford Scarlet Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Stoughton of the 16-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Milford's part, Maeve Driscoll spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Olivia Baglione was excellent, going 1-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Cae Pellegrini, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Stoughton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Milford, they pushed their record up to 6-4 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stoughton will challenge Sharon at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Milford, they will head out on the road to square off against Franklin at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Milford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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