Middletown is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 14-1 to the Ponaganset Chieftains on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Middletown of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Ponaganset's part, Chloe Barber and Maia Salvo made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Barber pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Salvo didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Barber has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Barber scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Salvo scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ponaganset got a big performance out of Ava Difiore, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Difiore is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Angell, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Middletown's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Ponaganset, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Middletown will be playing at home against Red Lion Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ponaganset, they will head out on the road to face off against Scituate at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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