Softball Recap: Make It Five in a Row for White Plains

White Plains had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Port Chester Rams a 13-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Alexis Tighe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI.

In other pitching news, Kailyn Street looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Ava Galligani was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Neela Older, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.

Tigers

On Base Percentage

05/02/25 vs Port Chester	85.2%
04/30/25 vs Fox Lane	24%
04/29/25 @ Somers	20.7%
04/25/25 @ Lincoln	46.7%
04/22/25 vs Ketcham	23.1%
+ 19 more games

White Plains always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .852. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.

White Plains' record is now 9-2. As for Port Chester, they dropped their record down to 4-10 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Looking ahead, White Plains will welcome Greeley at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Port Chester, they will challenge Fox Lane at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Foxes' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them.