Cranston East had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-5 to make it five. They fell just short of the Coventry Oakers by a score of 6-5. The Thunderbolts were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Oakers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Harrison Fisher made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those runs were his first of the season.
As for Coventry, they moved to 3-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since May 1, 2024.
On Coventry's side, Caeden Joyce was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Riley Wheeler, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Cranston East is set to face off against their familiar foe Cranston West at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Coventry will challenge rival Cumberland at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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