Softball Recap: Portland Highlanders vs. North Branford Thunderbirds
Sadly, Portland is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. Their tough 23-0 loss to the North Branford Thunderbirds on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Portland of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For North Branford's part, Lauren Vitarisi was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Vitarisi was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Alia Martone was incredible, going 3-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and two runs. Lindsey Onofrio was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Portland's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for North Branford, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Portland will face off against Haddam-Killingworth at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Haddam-Killingworth knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Portland likes a good challenge. As for North Branford, they will be playing at home against Valley Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. North Branford is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 17 runs per game this season.
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