East Providence scored the most runs they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 15-8 to the Coventry Oakers. The defeat continues a trend for East Providence in their matchups with Coventry: they've now lost three in a row.
Trinity Provencher was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Quinn, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, East Providence kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Coventry's side, Sage SoareS looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Soares has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Coventry let Leah Lapham and LiLiana BeLL loose on the outfield. Lapham scored four runs while going 4-for-5, while bell went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Katherine Guiot, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
East Providence's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Coventry, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing St. Raphael Academy the next time they take the field. Coventry will head out to face St. Raphael Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, while East Providence will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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