Smithfield hasn't had much luck against La Salle Academy recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Sentinels will head out on the road to face off against the Rams at 4:30 p.m. Smithfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Smithfield is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Rhode Island's top teams: Prout, who was ranked sixth at the time (Smithfield was ranked fourth). The Sentinels fell just short of the Crusaders by a score of 1-0 on Monday. The Sentinels have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Crystal Cacador
| 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.
Meanwhile, La Salle Academy came up short against Taunton on Saturday and fell 7-4. The loss was the Rams' first of the season.
La Salle Academy also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Hailey Vigneau gave up three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Phoenyx Silva made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Elle Kershaw also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, La Salle Academy fell to 19-1. As for Smithfield, their loss dropped their record down to 11-6.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Smithfield has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like La Salle Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Smithfield couldn't quite finish off La Salle Academy in their previous meeting back in April and fell 3-1. Can the Sentinels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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