Cranston East had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it seven. They lost 14-2 to the La Salle Academy Rams. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Thunderbolts have suffered against the Rams since May 2, 2016.
Cranston East saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Antonio Defusco, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one double.
As for La Salle Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On La Salle Academy's side, Cam Caprio looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Caprio has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, La Salle Academy got a massive performance out of Thomas Malloy, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave Malloy a new career-high. Axel Dasilva was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cranston East will take on Central at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for La Salle Academy, they will square off against Moses Brown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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