The Smithfield Sentinels will face off against the Ponaganset Chieftains at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Thursday just wasn't the day for Smithfield's offense. They fell 4-0 to Cumberland on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Sentinels' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Smithfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sean Dwyer, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, Ponaganset got themselves on the board against Chariho on Wednesday, but Chariho never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Chargers with a sharp 8-0 win. The Chieftains not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 2, 2024.
Ponaganset has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 6.5 runs this season. As for Smithfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Smithfield suffered a grim 9-3 defeat to Ponaganset in their previous meeting back in May of 2017. Will the Sentinels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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