Softball Recap: Ava Randazzo can't quite lead Portland over Hale Ray

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 8:25am

Softball Recap: Portland Highlanders vs. Hale Ray Noises

Portland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 17-1 to the Hale Ray Noises. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Portland of the 31-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on April 1st.

Portland saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Randazzo, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

On Hale Ray's side, Lily Jahne was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Jahne has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Jahne was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Julia Campbell, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Faith Kalisz, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Portland's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Hale Ray, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-4.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Coginchaug Regional the next time they take the field. Hale Ray will host Coginchaug Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Portland will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

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