Smithville is 7-0 against Manor New Tech since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Smithville Tigers are on the road again to play Manor New Tech at 6:00 p.m. Smithville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Smithville had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Caldwell. Smithville has not had much luck with Caldwell recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Addison Otto was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off only two hits. Otto has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Otto was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Jessi Davis was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Manor New Tech was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They suffered a tough 11-0 loss at the hands of Taylor.
Smithville's record now sits at 10-7-3. As for Manor New Tech, their record now sits at 2-18.
Smithville took their victory against Manor New Tech when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 23-1. Will Smithville repeat their success, or does Manor New Tech have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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