Mt. Hope had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it ten. They lost 18-1 to the Burrillville Broncos. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Broncos this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-3 back in April.
As for Burrillville, they now have a winning record of 6-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 12 runs or more this season.
For Burrillville's part, Macey Polacek made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Polacek has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Elle Croteau and Olivia Audette did most of the damage at the plate: Croteau went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs, while Audette got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Those three runs gave Croteau a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mariah Joyal, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Hope will face off against Exeter-West Greenwich at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Scarlet Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Huskies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Burrillville, they will take on Portsmouth at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Broncos' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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