Smithfield entered their tilt with Cranston East with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cranston East Thunderbolts on Tuesday and snuck past 3-1. That looming 3-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Smithfield yet this season.
Jackson Chamberlin made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Chamberlin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other pitching news, Tucker Byrnes looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Chamberlin wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Hopkins, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
On Cranston East's side, John Devine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Carlos Merejo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Smithfield pushed their record up to 3-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Cranston East, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Smithfield will head out on the road to challenge Cranston West at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Smithfield has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Cranston East, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against South Kingstown at 4:00 p.m. The last four games Cranston East has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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