After only two runs in their last game, Cranston West made sure to put some runs up on the board against East Providence on Wednesday. The Falcons were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Townies. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Falcons have posted against the Townies since May 11, 2021.

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Mia Crudale was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Crudale was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Mia Sampaio looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Ava Iannelli was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in June of 2024. Mia Baffoni was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Cranston West is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.3 runs. As for East Providence, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cranston West will face off against Smithfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Sentinels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Providence, they will square off against St. Raphael Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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