Smithfield scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past the St. Mary Academy-Bay View Bengals 11-4. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Crystal Cacador made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Cacador has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cacador was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Skyla Oliveira, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Madison Kennedy, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Smithfield's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for St. Mary Academy-Bay View, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Smithfield will be playing at home against Cumberland at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Smithfield is facing Cumberland at the right time seeing as Cumberland is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for St. Mary Academy-Bay View, they will head out on the road to face off against North Kingstown at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Mary Academy-Bay View and North Kingstown are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
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