Cranston East entered their tilt with Mt. Pleasant on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over the Kilties. That looming 17-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Thunderbolts yet this season.
Lexi Montalban
| 05/02/25 @ Mt. Pleasant | 7 |
| 04/28/25 vs Central Falls | 7 |
| 04/25/25 vs Davies Career & Tech | 8 |
| 04/23/25 @ Davies Career & Tech | 16 |
| 04/21/25 vs Tiverton | 11 |
| + 6 more games |
Lexi Montalban looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cydnee Meekins, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-2. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gianna Tocci, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Cranston East lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Cranston East's record is now 8-3. As for Mt. Pleasant, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with the loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cranston East will take on Barrington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mt. Pleasant, they will challenge Shea at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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