PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High School boys’ varsity baseball team’s season came to an end Wednesday after falling to La Salle Academy on the road by a score of 4-1.

The Patriots had won a preliminary play-in game against Moses Brown on May 25, 7-3, which advanced them in the Division I playoffs. The team was shut out by South Kingstown on Tuesday, however, setting up a do-or-die game against the Rams on Wednesday. 

The Patriots could manage only five hits against La Salle — two by Nick Spaner, and one each by John Mass (who scored the Patriots’ only run), Matt Nolan, and Chase Blythe. 

Starting pitcher Oliver Rey gave up four earned runs on 10 hits, walking two and striking out two. He was also credited with the Patriots’ sole RBI, in the top of the third inning.

Other playoff games

In the May 24 preliminary game against Moses Brown, Portsmouth scored five runs in the fifth and sixth innings to win it, 7-3.

Starting pitcher John Mass struck out 12 batters in 5-2/3 innings, allowing seven hits and three runs. Mass was also effective at the plate, notching a hit and scoring three runs in his two at-bats.

Nick Spaner also had a good day, batting in one run and crossing home plate twice. Oliver Rey (three hits) and Matt Nolan had two RBI and scored a run apiece. Charles Cord (two hits) and Luke Brule each had an RBI.

In the 4-0 loss to South Kingstown on Tuesday, starter Cam Ruggieri went five innings, giving up seven hits and two earned runs. 

The Patriots managed only three hits for the day, by Spaner, Nolan, and Brule.