
Islanders
05/19/25 @ Smithfield | 17-1 |
05/15/25 vs Warwick | 12-2 |
05/12/25 vs Lafayette | 14-3 |
05/07/25 @ York | 12-1 |
05/02/25 vs Jamestown | 11-1 |
Poquoson had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it five on Monday. They put the hurt on the Smithfield Packers with a sharp 17-1 win. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 15-4 back in April.
Poquoson got a great performance from Natalie Klochak as she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Tinley Goodson and Alyssa Laney did most of the damage at the plate: Goodson went 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI, while Laney went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Laney has posted since back in May of 2024. Layla Wheeler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Poquoson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive matchups.
Poquoson pushed their record up to 15-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Smithfield, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Poquoson will host Bruton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Islanders are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Smithfield, they will be playing at home against Jamestown at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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