Cranston West faced Johnston in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Falcons never let the Panthers get on the board and left with a 4-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Falcons.
Mia Crudale
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Not much got past Mia Crudale, who gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks to keep Johnston off the board. Crudale has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cranston West let Mia Santomassimo and Mia Baffoni run wild. Santomassimo went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run, while Baffoni went 1-for-2 with three runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs Baffoni has posted since back in April of 2024. Siena Nardelli was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Cranston West's win bumped their record up to 10-6. As for Johnston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cranston West will square off against North Kingstown at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Skippers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Johnston, they will be playing at home against Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season.
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