North Kingstown extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-10 in the process. They lost 14-1 to the La Salle Academy Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Skippers of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
North Kingstown saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Mezzanotte, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
As for La Salle Academy, they pushed their record up to 18-0 with the win, which was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.7 runs this season.
On La Salle Academy's side, Gia DeNinno spent all four innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits. DeNinno has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, La Salle Academy got a massive performance out of Phoenyx Silva, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Silva has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Lily Roumelis, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, North Kingstown will challenge Scituate at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Skippers surely won't give up without a fight. As for La Salle Academy, they will square off against Pilgrim at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Rams 1.2, the Patriots 2.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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