Middletown is 0-8 against Westerly since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Middletown Islanders will be playing at home against the Westerly Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.
Middletown is is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 14th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell just short of Burrillville by a score of 11-9. One positive for Middletown, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Westerly made easy work of Barrington on Monday and carried off a 12-2 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Westerly with their most commanding win of the season.
Sophia Valentini made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Valentini has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Valentini was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two doubles.
In other batting news, Alex Stoehr was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Ella Keegan was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 3-for-5.
Middletown's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Westerly, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Middletown suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Westerly when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Middletown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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