West Warwick hasn't had much luck against Ponaganset recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Wizards will head out on the road to face off against the Chieftains at 5:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with West Warwick sitting on five straight victories and Ponaganset on eight.
West Warwick came out on top against North Smithfield on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run first inning. The Wizards put the hurt on the Northmen with a sharp 13-2 win. Considering the Wizards have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Kole Kilduff made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Kilduff was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nick Andruchow, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. He is on a roll when it comes to triples, as he's now hit at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jair Blanco, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
West Warwick kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North Smithfield only managed five.
Meanwhile, Ponaganset faced East Greenwich in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Chieftains blew past the Avengers 14-5. The Chieftains might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
West Warwick's record now sits at 12-3. As for Ponaganset, their record is now 11-3.
West Warwick was able to grind out a solid victory over Ponaganset in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, winning 5-1. Will the Wizards repeat their success, or do the Chieftains have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
