Cranston East lost to Cranston West back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Thunderbolts were the clear victors by a 10-4 margin over the Falcons. That six run margin sets a new team best for the Thunderbolts this season.
Cranston East got a great performance from Cameron Boulanger as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Boulanger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Jeu Leon
| 05/19/25 vs Cranston West | 3 |
| 04/25/25 vs Prout | 3 |
| 05/17/25 vs Johnston | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Lincoln | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Cumberland | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
On the hitting side, Jeu Leon was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one double. He has become a key player for Cranston East: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-14 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Edward McClung, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
The victory made it two in a row for Cranston East and bumps their season record up to 5-14. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Cranston West, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-12.
Coming up, Cranston East will be playing at home against Smithfield at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sentinels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Thunderbolts' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Cranston West, they will take on Portsmouth at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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