Coventry is 8-2 against Smithfield since June of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Oakers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sentinels at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Coventry 3.5, Smithfield 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Coventry is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Rhode Island's top teams: Chariho, who was ranked third at the time (Coventry was ranked eighth). The Oakers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Chargers on Wednesday, sneaking past 6-5. The win was familiar territory for the Oakers, who have now won three games in a row.
Sage SoareS
| 05/28/25 @ Chariho | 10 |
| 05/24/25 vs Moses Brown | 14 |
| 05/21/25 vs East Providence | 8 |
| 05/20/25 vs St. Raphael Academy | 5 |
Sage SoareS tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Coventry saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Baris, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, Smithfield didn't have quite enough to beat Pilgrim on Tuesday and fell 2-1.
Crystal Cacador put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off eight hits. Cacador was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one double.
Coventry's victory bumped their record up to 13-6. As for Smithfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Coventry has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Smithfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.9 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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