Ponaganset is 0-5 against Prout since April of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Chieftains will host the Crusaders at 2:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.
Ponaganset is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Rhode Island's top teams: Johnston, who was ranked fifth at the time (Ponaganset was ranked 22nd). The Chieftains took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers on Monday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Chieftains were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Prout fell victim to Chariho and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Chargers by a score of 2-0. The Crusaders have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Megan Gardiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks.
Prout's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Ponaganset, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Ponaganset might still be hurting after the 16-6 defeat they got from Prout in their previous matchup back in May of 2025. Will the Chieftains have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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