Tiverton has not done well against Middletown recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Tiverton Tigers blew past the Middletown Islanders 13-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Tiverton.
Abby DeMello made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). DeMello was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Sadie Pickering and Sara Poland did most of the damage at the plate: Pickering scored two runs while going 1-for-1, while Poland scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Carlie Martin, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double.
Tiverton now has a winning record of 2-1.
Tiverton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-0 loss vs. Portsmouth on the 30th. As for Middletown, they will head out on the road to square off against Caesar Rodney at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Middletown is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
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