The Maynard Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Tahanto Regional Stags at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Wednesday, Maynard came up short against West Boylston and fell 7-4.
Jillian Macfarlane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ryleigh Raschi was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sophia O?Brien, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Tahanto Regional entered their game against West Boylston last Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Tahanto Regional fell just short of West Boylston by a score of 7-6. It was the first time this season that Tahanto Regional let down their fans at home.
Maynard's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Tahanto Regional, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Maynard skirted past Tahanto Regional 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Maynard since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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