Late-Game Fireworks Propel Shrewsbury Softball Past St. Peter-Marian

By John McGuirk (@patsfan1313)

SHREWSBURY - Down, but certainly not out, Shrewsbury was still in search of a turning point that it could feast upon.

In the St. Peter-Marian fourth inning, it finally came. With the Guardians on top by a run, loading the bases, they sat on the cusp of putting a dagger in the backs of the Colonials once and for all.

But lo and behold, Shrewsbury pitcher Molly O'Neill found a way to tight-rope her way out of trouble by not allowing the Guardians to add to their total, as the junior walked out of the circle unscathed.

As a result, the Colonials quickly seized momentum, scoring six times in the fifth, and adding four more in the sixth, to runaway with a convincing 11-4 triumph in the quarterfinal round of the Division 1 Central Mass. tournament.

St. Peter-Marian Softball Shuts Out Shrewsbury

By John McGuirk (@patsfan1313)

WORCESTER - Three weeks ago, St. Peter-Marian stood at a crossroad. Coming off a shutout loss to Wachusett Regional, Guardians second-year coach Kristen Landers remained positive, but still managed to cast a few doubts concerning the overall potential of her club.

Since that day, much of that skepticism has vanished. Following Tuesday night’s 3-0 victory over Shrewsbury at Worcester State University’s Rockwell Field, the Guardians have been on a tear, having now won six of their last seven to improve to 9-4 on the season, and put them one win shy of earning a Central Mass. Division 1 postseason berth.