
Warriors
04/23/25 vs Hope | 15 |
04/21/25 vs Burrillville | 1 |
04/21/25 vs North Smithfield | 1 |
04/18/25 @ Paul Cuffee | 19 |
04/14/25 @ Classical | 5 |
+ 4 more games |
The Central Falls Warriors will head out on the road to square off against the Cranston East Thunderbolts at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Central Falls is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
Central Falls came out on top against Hope on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run second inning. The Warriors blew past the Blue Wave 15-3. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Warriors considering their one-run performance the game before.
Chaelys Brito Acevedo and LC Collins did most of the damage at the plate: Brito Acevedo fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-2, while Collins went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most home runs Brito Acevedo has posted since back in April of 2024. Ja'Nayiah Levy was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Central Falls hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Cranston East faced Davies Career & Tech in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Thunderbolts walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Patriots.
Lexi Montalban spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Nevaeh Fatorma was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Central Falls' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-5. As for Cranston East, their record is now 6-3.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central Falls has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .588. However, it's not like Cranston East struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.