Ethan Smith Game Report: vs Dougherty Valley

Ethan Smith was a major factor in Monte Vista's win over Dougherty Valley on Wednesday. Smith wasn't messing around, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. The pitching appearance was his seventh straight with one or fewer earned runs.

Smith's strong effort led Monte Vista over Dougherty Valley and he'll get a chance to do so again: the teams have a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats are limping into the matchup having lost six straight at home. There's no doubt they're looking for a change of fortune, but will Smith and the Mustangs have enough to stop it? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.