Cranston West had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Mt. Hope on Monday. The Falcons blew past the Huskies 14-3. The Falcons not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 18th (when they won 17-6).
Michael Parks looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Cranston West's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 2-1 (and 5-9 when he doesn't).
Logan Taylor
| 05/12/25 @ Mt. Hope | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Coventry | 2 |
| 05/02/25 @ Cumberland | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Cumberland | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Coventry | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Logan Taylor, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ethan Madden, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Cranston West always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Cranston West's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Mt. Hope, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
Coming up, Cranston West will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against North Kingstown at 4:00 p.m. The Skippers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mt. Hope, they will venture away from home to take on Cumberland at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Huskies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Clippers have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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