EPHS Softball tops Lincoln High 8-3.

East Providence continued its winning ways with an 8-3 win over Lincoln High in interscholastic softball action at East Providence High School on Wednesday night. The Townies scored three runs in the second inning, three more in the third and 2 runs in the fifth inning for their 8 runs. Lincoln scored twice in the fifth and added one more in the sixth inning. East Providence finished the night with 9 hits while Townie pitchers Taylor Babcock and Tanya Cooper held Lincoln to 3 runs on 7 hits. Alyssa Guarino was the Townie catcher.

Paige Messier roped a 2 run double for EP and Taylor Babcock added an RBI triple. Sadie Patterson contributed an RBI double late in the game for added insurance. Babcock had 12 strikeouts and no walks for the Townies. Molly Thibaudeau and Elizabeth Hien pitched for Lincoln. Only one Townie struck out.

East Providence takes on undefeated Moses Brown in a 4 PM game Thursday at Moses Brown. The Townies next home game will be Tuesday, May 15th against North Kingstown at 7 PM.

Division I Standings:
Moses Brown School 9 - 0
La Salle Academy 8 - 2
Pilgrim High School 7 - 2
East Providence High School 8 - 3
Cranston High School West 7 - 3
Chariho High School 7 - 4
Coventry High School 7 - 4
Cumberland High School 6 - 4
Bay View Academy 5 - 4
North Kingstown High School 5 - 5
North Providence High School 5 - 6
Woonsocket High School 3 - 6
Tolman High School 2 - 8
Smithfield High School 1 - 7
Toll Gate High School 1 - 7
Lincoln High School 1 - 8
Cranston High School East 1 - 10