Hopedale’s softball team has started the season 2-0, even after a rainout against Sutton on Monday night. The Blue Raiders’ offense is firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 34 runs in their first two games. Their season opened with a commanding 24-0 victory over Whitinsville-Christian, and the momentum continued with a 10-run, 14-hit triumph over Millis.
On the mound, the team’s starting pitcher, Emily, delivered an impressive shutout performance, recording 11 strikeouts before being substituted. Her strong pitching provided a solid defensive backbone to the high-scoring efforts.
Hopedale is set to extend their momentum against Blackstone-Millville today at 4 PM, assuming weather conditions permit. The Chargers, currently at a .500 record—a reflection of their previous season’s balanced 10-10-1 performance—offer a significant test for the Blue Raiders. Having posted a stellar 20-4 overall record last season and making a deep playoff run before falling to Turners Falls, Hopedale is determined to use this game as an opportunity to build further on their explosive start.
