Dighton-Rehoboth Falcons Fall Short To Seekonk Warriors On Senior Day, Losing 1-0

Last Wednesday, May 21, the Falcons’ Senior Day quickly became a pitching duel between the DR Falcons and the Seekonk Warriors. Junior Cole Arruda eventually outlasted senior Ben Miller to lead the Warriors to a one-run victory.

The lone score came in the top of the second inning, with Greyson Baldizar scoring on a passed ball. From that point on, defence dominated the game, with both teams showcasing their skills in the field. Seekonk turned a double-play in the bottom of the third, eliminating the Falcons' threat and allowing for a speedy end to the inning. The top of the fourth brought about an ill-fated attempt at stealing, where Falcons catcher Brennan Silva cut down a Seekonk player attempting to advance to second. The Falcons threatened an attack in the bottom of the fifth inning and managed to get a runner to third base, but remained scoreless as the inning came to a close. This pattern continued to the bottom of the seventh, where Cole Arruda recorded two final strikeouts. The game concluded on a fly ball secured in the glove of the Seekonk center fielder, and the Warriors emerged triumphant.

While offensive highlights were few and far between, the game was a testament to stellar pitching performances from both starters. Although the Falcons fell just short, senior Ben Miller delivered an impressive showing on the mound, tallying 11 strikeouts while giving up only four hits and three walks over six strong innings. Arruda, equally impressive, went the distance for Seekonk, yielding just three hits and three walks while striking out eight.

The DR Falcons (13-6) and the Seekonk Warriors (12-6) can reflect proudly on this game, but must keep their minds focused on the ones to come. Both teams won the first round of playoff games, with the Falcons besting the Boston Latin Academy Dragons 8-1, while the Warriors pulled through a 5-2 victory on Upper Cape Cod RVT.

As the playoff picture emerges and the postseason inches closer, both teams must find a way to wake up their bats if they hope to go far. Perhaps, the stars will align, and the Falcons will get a chance to even the score against the Warriors. Until then, Seekonk remains victorious, besting Dighton-Rehoboth 1-0.