Baseball Game Recap: Smith Vo-Tech Takes a Loss

By Team Reports May 23, 2024, 6:42am

Baseball Recap: Smith Vo-Tech Vikings vs. Belchertown Orioles

After soaring to 16 runs the game before, Smith Vo-Tech was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to the Belchertown Orioles.

For Belchertown's part, EVAN FERGSUON was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). FERGSUON has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. FERGSUON was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

In other batting news, CARSTEN MATTHEWS was a standout: he scored two runs while going 2-for-3. JAKE WALLER was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.

Smith Vo-Tech's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Belchertown, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season.

Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing South Hadley the next time they take the field. Belchertown will head out to face South Hadley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Smith Vo-Tech will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

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