Softball Recap: Smithfield Comes Up Short in High-Profile Matchup with Prout

Smithfield faced Prout in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Sentinels fell just short of the Crusaders by a score of 1-0. The Sentinels have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.

Crystal Cacador

Batters Struck Out

05/19/25 vs Prout	8
05/17/25 @ St. Mary Academy-Bay View	5
05/13/25 vs Coventry	16
05/12/25 @ Pilgrim	9
05/08/25 @ North Kingstown	11
+ 8 more games

Crystal Cacador spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.

Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Prout, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-6.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithfield will take on La Salle Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sentinels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Prout, they will venture away from home to face off against Cumberland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.