Hallene hurls No-hit win for EP over Smithfield Tuesday

Senior Ben “Lefty” Hallene threw a no-hitter to lead East Providence over Smithfield High 3-0 in a Tuesday game at EPHS. Hallene struck out seven batters along the way. It was the Townies second no-hitter in three games. Sophomore JJ Renaud tossed a no-hit shutout last week against Portsmouth. Both pitchers were on the mound for their first time pitching as a varsity Townie.

“No hitters are special and very rare. Fortunately for the Townies baseball program we have experienced 2 in 3 games! Congrats to Ben “Lefty” Hallene on his first varsity appearance on the mound earning a no hitter in a 3-0-win vs Smithfield,” said an excited EPHS head coach Bobby Rodericks after the game.

East Providence scored two runs in the bottom of the 2nd inning. With one out, JJ Renaud beat out an infield single and moved to second base after Alex Enright walked. Max Pawlik flied out to center field with Renaud alertly tagging up and racing to third. Renaud would score on a bases loaded walk followed by Enright scoring after a walk. The Townies went on to win the game 3-0 with Hallene holding Smithfield scoreless.

Gavin Palombo, Max Pawlik, Kyle Desrosiers, and JJ Renaud each had a hit for East Providence. Max Correiro walked three times. The Townies turned two double plays in the game.

East Providence travels to South Kingstown on Thursday and will be back home Friday against Toll Gate in a 5pm game. Portions of this game report were supplied by 2026 GameChanger. Inc.