If Smithfield was feeling good off their 6-0 takedown of Chariho last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Smithfield Sentinels' rough 11-1 loss to the Cranston West Falcons on Monday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithfield of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Smithfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Lopez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Smithfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Cranston West's side, Mia Crudale spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits. Crudale has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Cranston West got a massive performance out of Sofia Marella, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicole Silvestri, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and three RBI.
Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Cranston West, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Smithfield will be playing at home against Coventry at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last four games Coventry has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Cranston West, they will head out on the road to face off against East Providence at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Cranston West is facing East Providence at the right time seeing as East Providence is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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