Correiro’s Grand Slam blast in the 8th wins it for EP over Lincoln 10-6

It was a game of highs and lows for East Providence in a wind-swept game at Lincoln High on Thursday afternoon. The Townies won 10-6 in extra innings. The Townies took an early 3-0 lead in the second inning after JJ Renaud walked, Jamison Sydney singled, and Gavin Palombo hit a sacrifice fly to build a quick lead. Sophomore pitcher JJ Renaud was moving along until Lincoln scored five runs on four hits in the fourth inning to take the lead, 5-3. Jose Figueroa came in to pitch for the Townies and held off Lincoln as the lions would score only one more run, but it was a big one.

With Lincoln now leading EP 5-3 and things not looking good for EP, the Townies rallied in the seventh inning. East Providence would take the lead back when JJ Renaud singled, scoring one run, and Jamison Sydney doubled, scoring two runs. Going into the last inning, the Townies were leading 6-5. However, Caden Oldham homered to right field for the lions which tied the game at six.

The Townies dejection turned to euphoria when EP once again rallied in extra innings. With Chris Charbonneau on second base, Chris Palombo and Aidan Martins were both hit by pitches. Stepping up to the plate was Max Correiro. A base hit would tie or put the Townies ahead again. Correiro brought his teammates and the crowd to leap in joy as he blasted a towering grand slam over the right field fence.

Figueroa and then Kyle Desrosiers would hold off Lincoln as Figueroa would earn the win for East Providence. He gave up three hits and one run over three and one-third innings, striking out five and walking two. Kyle Desrosiers finished up on the mound for EP holding Lincoln scoreless.

Jamison Sydney led East Providence with four hits in four at bats and 3 RBI. Sydney was also solid behind the plate. East Providence played flawless defense with no errors.

East Providence travels to Coventry for a 12 noon game this Saturday. Some stats for this game were provided by 2026 GameChanger, Inc.