The La Salle Academy Rams will head out on the road to face off against the Cranston East Thunderbolts at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
La Salle Academy took care of business in their home opener on Monday (and then some). They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over Cranston West.
La Salle Academy got a great performance from Patrick Jones as he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Anthony Natale relieved him and did a solid job, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Brady Collins was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Aiden Ciprian, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cranston East had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 win over Pilgrim on Monday.
Cranston East also got a great performance from John Devine as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, Carlos Merejo was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
La Salle Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Cranston East when the teams last played back in April of 2023, winning 7-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for La Salle Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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