Cumberland is 2-8 against La Salle Academy since May of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Clippers are taking a road trip to face off against the Rams at 1:00 p.m. Cumberland has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cumberland's last matchup with Coventry could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Clippers lost 13-2 to the Oakers. The loss leaves the Clippers still looking for their first win of the season.
Meanwhile, La Salle Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 10-6 win over Cranston West.
Hailey Vigneau was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Phoenyx Silva was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Alivia Ring also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
La Salle Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .381 or higher in five consecutive contests.
La Salle Academy pushed their record up to 7-0 with the victory, which was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Cumberland, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Cumberland suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to La Salle Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Clippers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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