Smithfield hadn't done well against Cranston East recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Sentinels came out on top against the Thunderbolts by a score of 4-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Sentinels also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2024.
Luca Simonelli
| 05/14/25 @ Bishop Hendricken | 5 |
| 04/03/25 vs Cumberland | 3 |
| 05/02/25 @ South Kingstown | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Moses Brown | 2 |
| 04/08/25 vs East Providence | 2 |
| + 5 more games |
Luca Simonelli spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on zero hits and racked up eight Ks. He is becoming a predictor of Smithfield's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is undefeated (and 6-7 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sean Dwyer, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Moe Villandry, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
Smithfield is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games. As for Cranston East, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Smithfield is set to face off against their familiar foe Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Cranston East will square off against rival Portsmouth at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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