Softball Recap: Johnston Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win

Panthers

Previous 4 Games

04/17/25 vs North Providence	15-0
04/17/25 @ North Providence	16-0
04/15/25 @ Woonsocket	17-0
04/11/25 vs Burrillville	9-3

Johnston strolled into their game on Thursday with a perfect record and they left with the same. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the North Providence Cougars a 15-0 shutout. The Panthers' pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matches.

Haley Boudreau was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mariah Fluery, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those doubles marked the first that she hit this season. Another player making a difference was Bella Boudreau, who scored two runs and stole five bases.

Johnston always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .630. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Providence only posted an OBP of .182.

Johnston's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for North Providence, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johnston will host St. Raphael Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for North Providence, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincoln at 11:00 a.m. on the 27th.