Doherty Memorial can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Everything went their way against the Westborough Rangers as the Doherty Memorial Highlanders made off with an 11-2 victory. Considering Doherty Memorial has won six matches by more than eight runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Frances McMahon was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. McMahon was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audrey Lefebvre, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Isabella LLanos was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Doherty Memorial's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Westborough, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Doherty Memorial will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Northbridge at 3:30 p.m. As for Westborough, they will head out on the road to challenge Algonquin Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westborough is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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