Softball Recap: Johnston Panthers vs. Narragansett Mariners
Johnston entered their tilt with Narragansett with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Narragansett Mariners on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Johnston, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Haley Boudreau was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Boudreau has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Boudreau was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Alexia Dilorenzo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Arianna Velasquez, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Johnston pushed their record up to 10-2 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Narragansett, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-8.
Johnston will head out on the road to take on South Kingstown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Narragansett, they will be playing at home against Scituate at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Scituate's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Narragansett's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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