There's no place like home for East Greenwich, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top against the St. Raphael Academy Saints by a score of 6-1 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for East Greenwich, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ava Fairbanks made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits (and only one walk). Fairbanks has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Fairbanks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fairbanks wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Margaret Neville, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
East Greenwich's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-7. As for St. Raphael Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
East Greenwich will head out on the road to square off against Smithfield at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. East Greenwich's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Smithfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for St. Raphael Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Kingstown at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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