Hope had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-9 to make it seven. They lost 26-3 to the Cranston East Thunderbolts. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Wave of the 15-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Cranston East, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6. The result was nothing new for the Thunderbolts, who have now won ten matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Cranston East's part, Leanna Garcia made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Garcia was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Aniah Parker was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Angellina Saing, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs and three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Hope is set to square off against their familiar foe Mt. Pleasant at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Cranston East will face off against rival Juanita Sanchez Complex at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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