Cranston Western scores 15 runs to defeat Vermont in LL softball opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Cranston Western Little League softball team showcased a dominant performance against Vermont, scoring 15 runs in the fourth inning to end the game early on July 19 in Bristol, Connecticut. Pitcher Aubrey Riker struck out seven batters and held Vermont scoreless through four innings. The Rhode Islanders opened the scoring with a single from Emma Arrighie before an explosive fourth saw runs driven in by Nina Graziano, Chloe Whittenberger, Hayden Cerio, and Riker. Cranston Western will face Connecticut on July 21 after Connecticut's earlier win over Maine.
- •Cranston Western scored 15 runs in the fourth inning.
- •Aubrey Riker allowed no runs and struck out seven batters.
- •Nina Graziano hit an inside-the-park home run.
- •Cranston Western registered nine hits and 13 RBIs.
- •Cranston Western plays Connecticut on July 21.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Cranston Western routs Vermont in LL softball regional. What's next?
"After three scoreless innings, the Rhode Island champions exploded for 15 runs to win their Little League softball opener on Sunday in Connecticut.
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