Toll Gate extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 5-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Johnston Panthers. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
As for Johnston, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
For Johnston's part, Haley Boudreau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. Boudreau has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Bella Boudreau, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Toll Gate will host Coventry at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Johnston, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ponaganset at 4:00 p.m.
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