Baseball Recap: Blackstone Valley Prep Has No Trouble Against Times Squared Academy

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hope, Blackstone Valley Prep was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Times Squared Academy Eagles with a sharp 13-2 win. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the PRIDE this season.

Alex Torres

Runs

04/23/25 @ Times Squared Academy	4
04/11/25 @ Juanita Sanchez Complex	2
04/09/25 vs Classical	2
04/14/25 @ Davies Career & Tech	1

Alex Torres made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five stolen bases, four runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Blackstone Valley Prep: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise.

In other batting news, Adrian Fernandez Jimenez was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Cameron Beaudreau was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases and two runs.

Blackstone Valley Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .545. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

The victory got Blackstone Valley Prep back to even at 5-5. As for Times Squared Academy, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Looking ahead, Blackstone Valley Prep will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Juanita Sanchez Complex at 4:30 p.m. The PRIDE's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cavaliers have averaged an impressive 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Times Squared Academy, they are taking a road trip to face off against Providence Country Day at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.