Scituate scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past the Providence Country Day Knights 24-4. Considering Scituate has won five contests by more than eight runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Travis Howman and Jackson Scanlon were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Howman tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Scanlon pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Howman scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Scanlon scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Scituate let Kaiden Durand and Drake Dumont loose on the outfield. Durand got on base in five of his six plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Dumont went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Durand has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Paul Zolkos, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Scituate has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season. As for Providence Country Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Scituate will look to defend their home field on Monday against Hope at 4:45 p.m. Scituate's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Hope's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Providence Country Day, they will head out on the road to take on Scituate at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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