After two games on the road, Ponaganset is heading back home. They will take on the Westerly Bulldogs at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Ponaganset: 1.8, Westerly: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Ponaganset is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Burrillville (and have done all season long). Ponaganset never let Burrillville onto the board and left with a 17-0 win on Tuesday.
Ava Difiore made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Difiore has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Difiore was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Maia Salvo was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chloe Barber, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Westerly faced Johnston in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. Westerly fell just short of Johnston by a score of 2-0. Westerly has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ponaganset's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Westerly, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Ponaganset hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .367. However, it's not like Westerly struggles in that department as they've averaged .331. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ponaganset beat Westerly 6-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Does Ponaganset have another victory up their sleeve, or will Westerly turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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