Pilgrim lost to East Greenwich back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Patriots had just enough and edged out the Avengers 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since May 17, 2024.
Derrick Butler tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits.
At the plate, Matthew Wellington was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Henry Kearns, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Patriots
| 04/25/25 vs East Greenwich | 52% |
| 04/24/25 vs Portsmouth | 21.4% |
| 04/22/25 @ Smithfield | 23.1% |
| 04/16/25 vs Mt. Hope | 43.6% |
| 04/14/25 @ North Kingstown | 38.2% |
| + 9 more games |
Pilgrim always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
Pilgrim's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for East Greenwich, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Pilgrim will head out to take on Westerly at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Patriots 3.8, the Bulldogs 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for East Greenwich, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Toll Gate at 3:00 p.m. The Avengers are facing the Titans at the right time seeing as the Titans are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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