Cumberland had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-14 to make it four. They came up short against the Ponaganset Chieftains, falling 10-0. The shutout was out of character for the Clippers seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.
As for Ponaganset, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games.
For Ponaganset's part, Maia Salvo was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Salvo posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2024. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kyla Angell was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Jillian Baris, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Cumberland is set to face off against their familiar foe Prout at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ponaganset will take on rival Smithfield at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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