Middletown is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 8-1 to the Johnston Panthers on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Middletown of the 1-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Johnston's part, Haley Boudreau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up 16 Ks. Boudreau has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexia Dilorenzo, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Arianna Velasquez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Middletown's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Johnston, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Middletown will be playing in front of their home fans against Wilmington Charter at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Johnston, they will head out on the road to challenge Burrillville at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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