Pilgrim came tearing into Tuesday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the East Providence Townies 2-0. Give the Patriots' pitching crew some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Not much got past Gabriella Santiago, who gave up just two hits and racked up eight Ks to keep East Providence off the board. Santiago has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carli Harker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Pilgrim was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .391. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Providence only posted a batting average of .091.
Patriots
| 05/13/25 vs East Providence | 2-0 |
| 05/12/25 vs Smithfield | 3-0 |
| 05/08/25 vs Coventry | 10-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cranston West | 3-2 |
| 04/16/25 vs West Warwick | 9-0 |
| + 3 more games |
Pilgrim pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for East Providence, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pilgrim will welcome Prout at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for East Providence, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cranston West at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Townies' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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