Pilgrim extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-6 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of Portsmouth. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pilgrim of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Portsmouth, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-6. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games.
For Portsmouth's part, Cameron Ruggieri spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits. Portsmouth is 2-1 when Ruggieri allows three or fewer earned runs, but 1-5 otherwise.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pilgrim will welcome East Greenwich at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Portsmouth, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dartmouth at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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