Cole Smith Game Report: vs Pekin

Cole Smith

Batters Struck Out (Career)

04/30/25 vs Pekin	5
04/19/25 @ Bloomington	3
04/15/25 @ Mt. Zion	2
03/28/25 vs Peoria Notre Dame	1
03/17/25 @ Pontiac	1

Cole Smith posted a new career-high in strikeouts on Wednesday. He struck out five batters over four innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.

Looking ahead, Smith and Metamora will face off against Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Railsplitters are limping into the matchup having lost four straight on the road. There's no doubt they're looking for a change of fortune, but will Smith and the Redbirds have enough to stop it? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.