Softball Recap: Ponaganset Comes Up Short

Ponaganset had lost three straight at home, but on Sunday they dropped their record down to 5-12 to make it four. They lost 13-3 to the Prout Crusaders. If the Chieftains were looking for revenge after losing 9-5 to the Crusaders when the teams met back in June of 2022, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Maia Salvo made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. Mia Duncan was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.

As for Prout, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. They not only won on Sunday, but they posted their biggest win since April 16th (when they won 12-1).

On Prout's side, Megan Gardiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, Rachel Dias and Kelsea Flaherty did most of the damage at the plate: Dias went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Flaherty got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those three hits gave Dias a new career-high.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ponaganset will square off against rival Coventry at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Prout is set to take on their familiar foe Smithfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.