While St. Raphael Academy's victory against Smithfield wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Saints had just enough and edged out the Sentinels 4-3. The win continues a trend for the Saints in their matchups with the Sentinels: they've now won six in a row.
Isabella Sousa made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025.
Emma Martin
| 04/27/26 vs Smithfield | 4 |
| 04/24/26 vs Prout | 3 |
| 04/13/26 @ St. Mary Academy-Bay View | 3 |
| 05/21/25 vs St. Mary Academy-Bay View | 3 |
| 04/09/26 vs La Salle Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, Emma Martin was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophie Roman, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
St. Raphael Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
St. Raphael Academy's record is now 6-2. As for Smithfield, they now have a losing record of 5-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Raphael Academy will take on Ponaganset at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Smithfield, they will challenge Chariho at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Sentinels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chargers have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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