Smithfield faced Prout in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Sentinels fell just short of the Crusaders by a score of 1-0. The Sentinels have struggled against the Crusaders recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Crystal Cacador
| 05/19/25 vs Prout | 8 |
| 05/17/25 @ St. Mary Academy-Bay View | 5 |
| 05/13/25 vs Coventry | 16 |
| 05/12/25 @ Pilgrim | 9 |
| 05/08/25 @ North Kingstown | 11 |
| + 8 more games |
Crystal Cacador spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances.
Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Prout, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithfield will take on La Salle Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sentinels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Prout, they will venture away from home to face off against Cumberland at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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