Baseball Recap: Smethport Hubbers vs. Otto-Eldred Terrors
Smethport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Otto-Eldred Terrors by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smethport of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
Smethport saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brentton McDowell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. McDowell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Hungiville, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Smethport was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Otto-Eldred's side, they got a big performance out of Manning Splain, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Mason Schenfield, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Smethport's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Otto-Eldred, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smethport will take on Coudersport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coudersport knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Smethport likes a good challenge. As for Otto-Eldred, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Oswayo Valley at 4:30 p.m. Oswayo Valley is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Otto-Eldred will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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