Ponaganset had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past the Westerly Bulldogs 9-8. The win was familiar territory for Ponaganset who now have six in a row.
Chloe Barber made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over eight innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Barber has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Barber was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Ava Difiore was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. Jillian Baris was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Westerly's side, Alex Stoehr was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Keegan, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Ponaganset's victory was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. As for Westerly, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-9.
As of now, neither Ponaganset nor Westerly have any future games scheduled.
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