Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Providence). Everything went their way against the Central Knights on Tuesday as they made off with a 13-3 victory. While the Cougars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Vin Pontarelli made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over four innings pitched. Pontarelli was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ronnie Paux was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with five RBI and one run. Mike Allard was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base.
Cougars
| 04/29/25 vs Central | 13-3 |
| 04/21/25 vs Toll Gate | 7-0 |
| 04/17/25 vs Middletown | 10-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Ponaganset | 8-3 |
| 04/09/25 vs Johnston | 7-0 |
| + 4 more games |
North Providence's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.
Coming up, North Providence will challenge Chariho at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Central, they will welcome Ponaganset at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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