The Cumberland Clippers will challenge the Cranston West Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cumberland has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cumberland came up short against Prout on Wednesday, falling 15-9. The Clippers haven't had much luck with the Crusaders recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, Cranston West faced Pilgrim in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Falcons put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 12-3 victory. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
Mia Crudale spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nicole Silvestri, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Wells, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cranston West kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Cranston West pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Cumberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-15.
Cumberland couldn't quite get it done against Cranston West in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 6-1. Will the Clippers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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