Ben L. Smith extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They came up short against the Dudley Panthers, falling 18-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Golden Eagles of the 17-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
Dudley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Dudley's part, Brayden Jeffries was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Jeffries was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, NaShon Overby and Jayven Baize did most of the damage at the plate: Overby went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Baize went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. Those runs marked the first that Baize has scored this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Zamari Williamson, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Dudley beat Ben L. Smith by a score of 8-2 later that day.
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