Baseball Game Preview: Woonsocket Hits the Road

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 3:58am

Baseball Preview: Woonsocket Villa Novans vs. East Providence Townies

Woonsocket is 0-3 against East Providence since May of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Woonsocket Villa Novans will head out on the road to square off against the East Providence Townies at 5:30 p.m.

Woonsocket is is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Tuesday. They lost 11-5 to East Providence.

For East Providence's part, Timothy Robitaille was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Robitaille was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.

In other pitching news, Dylan Annicelli looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.

Back at the plate, Aidan Martins was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Oliver Andrews, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Woonsocket's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for East Providence, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.

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