Providence extended their winning streak to three on Thursday, bumping their season record up to 5-3 in the process. Everything went their way against the Polytechnic Panthers as they made off with an 18-5 victory. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by six runs or more this season.
Madelynn Watts was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and three RBI.
Delailah Lopez
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In other batting news, Delailah Lopez was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Gloria Galindo was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Providence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 21 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive matches.
As for Polytechnic, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. The loss continues a trend for them in their meetings with Providence: they've now lost seven in a row.
On Polytechnic's side, Brynn Connolly made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Lorelai Thorell, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Coming up, Providence will be playing at home against Chadwick at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Polytechnic, they will head out on the road to challenge Flintridge Sacred Heart at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tologs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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