Eli Smith Game Report: @ Fruitvale

Eli Smith

Batters Struck Out

04/15/25 @ Fruitvale	5
04/08/25 vs Martins Mill	9
03/28/25 vs Cumby	12
03/18/25 vs Alba-Golden	5
03/11/25 vs Big Sandy	13
03/06/25 vs Union Hill	5

On Tuesday Eli Smith tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The performance also marked the fewest walks (one) Smith has had since back in March. As if that's not impressive enough, the pitching appearance was his sixth in a row with more than five strikeouts. This season, he has been strong no matter where he plays. On the mound, he has an ERA of 1.52 over 27.7 innings pitched. Meanwhile, at bat he has slashed 0.400/0.583/0.600 with 27 runs, plus 13 stolen bases.

Smith's strong effort led Hawkins over Fruitvale and he'll get a chance to do so again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats are limping into the matchup having lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season. There's no doubt they're looking for a change of fortune, but will Smith and the Hawks have enough to stop it? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.