With a playoff game on the line, Smithville rose to the challenge on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Washington Eagles a 21-0 shutout. Smithville's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Addison Otto made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Otto has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Otto was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Claire Kennon was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Raini Stanley was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
Smithville is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-9-3 record this season. As for Washington, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Smithville is on the road again on Thursday to play Gateway College Preparatory at 6:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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