The St. Mary Academy-Bay View Bengals will take on the Smithfield Sentinels at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. St. Mary Academy-Bay View has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since April 4.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View came up short against Coventry on Friday, falling 12-1.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hope Myers, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Smithfield faced Ponaganset in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Sentinels blew past the Chieftains 14-6. The result was nothing new for the Sentinels, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Maddie Bose spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lily Riggin, who went 4-for-6 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Joy Matteson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Smithfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ponaganset only posted an OBP of .343.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Smithfield, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
St. Mary Academy-Bay View suffered a grim 8-1 defeat to Smithfield in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Bengals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
