Ponaganset came tearing into Wednesday's contest with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Middletown Islanders with a sharp 14-1 win. Ponaganset might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Chloe Barber and Maia Salvo were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Barber tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Salvo didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Barber has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Barber scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while Salvo scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ponaganset got a big performance out of Ava Difiore, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Difiore has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Kyla Angell, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Ponaganset pushed their record up to 9-1 with that victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Middletown, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Ponaganset will head out on the road to take on Scituate at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Middletown, they will be playing at home against Red Lion Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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