Cranston East fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Tiverton on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 6-5. It was the first time this season that the Thunderbolts let down their fans at home.
Lexi Montalban
| 04/21/25 vs Tiverton | 11 |
| 04/19/25 vs Shea | 5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Middletown | 9 |
| 04/14/25 vs Central | 8 |
| 04/10/25 @ Classical | 9 |
| + 2 more games |
Lexi Montalban was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over ten innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Nevaeh Fatorma was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was her first of the season.
Cranston East's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 5-2. As for Tiverton, the win keeps they at an undefeated 8-0.
Looking ahead, Cranston East will head out on the road to face off against Davies Career & Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thunderbolts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Tiverton, they will host Middletown at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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