Softball Preview: Ponaganset Chieftains vs. Westerly Bulldogs
The Ponaganset Chieftains will be playing at home against the Westerly Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ponaganset is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Sunday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Portsmouth. The win was nothing new for Ponaganset as they're now sitting on five straight.
Chloe Barber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maia Salvo, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jillian Baris, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Meanwhile, Westerly faced Portsmouth in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Westerly blew past Portsmouth 11-1. The victory was familiar territory for Westerly who now have three in a row.
The team relied heavily on Ava D'Ortona, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ella Keegan, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Ponaganset's win bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Westerly, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8.
Ponaganset skirted past Westerly 9-8 in their previous meeting on Friday. Will Ponaganset repeat their success, or does Westerly have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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