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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