Softball Recap: Smithfield Sentinels vs. Chariho Chargers
Smithfield came into Tuesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Chariho Chargers a 6-0 shutout on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Smithfield also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Crystal Cacador spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up seven Ks. Those seven strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lily Riggin, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Kennedy, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Chariho's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Dorgan, who went 1-for-3 with a triple.
Smithfield's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Chariho, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Smithfield will head out on the road to challenge Cranston West at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cranston West will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Smithfield surely won't give up without a fight. As for Chariho, they will head out on the road to face off against East Providence at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chariho is facing East Providence at the right time seeing as East Providence is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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