Smithville had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Hillsdale Falcons, falling 12-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Smithies were not able to get on the board.
As for Hillsdale, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games.
For Hillsdale's part, Kennedy Fickes was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ally Morgan, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base.
Smithville wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss against Fairless on the 21st. As for Hillsdale, they have also already played their next matchup, a 5-0 defeat against Marlington on the 18th.
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