Softball Recap: Portland Highlanders vs. East Hampton Bellringers
Portland is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 25-7 to the East Hampton Bellringers on Wednesday. One positive for Portland, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For East Hampton's part, Kendall Jump and Shea Gaughran were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Jump tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Gaughran pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. At bat, Jump scored two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Gaughran scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Neha Sidana was a standout: she scored five runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Sophia Long was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 4-for-4.
Portland's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for East Hampton, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Portland will head out on the road to face off against Old Saybrook at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Hampton, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Coginchaug Regional at 4:00 p.m. East Hampton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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