Ashland hasn't had much luck against Dedham recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Clockers will challenge the Marauders at 4:15 p.m. Ashland will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Ashland proved they can win big on Friday (they won by 25) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out Algonquin Regional 6-4. While the Clockers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Dedham and Medway, and Dedham kept the tradition alive. The Marauders blew past the Mustangs 8-1 last Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Marauders have posted against the Mustangs since April 25, 2022.
Julia Walsh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Liana Florio, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Emmy Lange was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Dedham now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Ashland, their record now sits at 8-1.
Ashland came up short against Dedham in their previous meeting back in May of 2025, falling 9-4. Can the Clockers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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