Sentinels
| 04/30/25 @ Chariho | 0 |
| 04/28/25 vs Ponaganset | 15 |
| 04/24/25 vs Westerly | 7 |
| 04/22/25 vs St. Mary Academy-Bay View | 8 |
| 04/14/25 @ Prout | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Smithfield is 0-9 against Pilgrim since April of 2017 but things could change on Tuesday. The Sentinels will head out to take on the Patriots at 5:00 p.m. Smithfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Smithfield is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Rhode Island's top teams: Chariho, who was ranked third at the time (Smithfield was ranked seventh). The Sentinels came up short against the Chargers on Wednesday, falling 9-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Sentinels were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Pilgrim made easy work of Cumberland on Wednesday and carried off a 14-2 victory. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by eight runs or more this season.
Gretchen Dombeck spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Marin Prest, who fired off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carli Harker, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Pilgrim was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher in three consecutive games.
Pilgrim's record is now 11-1. As for Smithfield, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Smithfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .345. However, it's not like Pilgrim struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Smithfield suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Pilgrim in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Sentinels avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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