Poquoson typically has all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Smithfield proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Poquoson Islanders and snuck past 6-5. The victory was nothing new for Smithfield as they're now sitting on four straight.
For Poquoson's part, Brooklyn Arneault was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Arneault has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Arneault was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Arneault wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Laney, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Brooklyn Mason was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Smithfield's win bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Poquoson, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smithfield will take on Tabb at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Tabb's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Smithfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Poquoson, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Warhill at 4:30 p.m. Poquoson is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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