Smackover managed to slip by Genoa Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Buckaroos lost 8-2 to the Dragons on Friday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Buckaroos couldn't push the score so high this time.
Smackover saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marley Smith, who went 3-for-4 with one run.

Buckaroos
| 05/01/26 @ Genoa Central | 2-8 |
| 04/30/26 vs Fouke | 10-1 |
| 04/23/26 @ Spring Hill | 6-1 |
| 04/20/26 vs Genoa Central | 5-4 |
| 04/17/26 @ Harmony Grove | 4-5 |
Smackover moved to 22-7 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Genoa Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season.
Smackover will venture away from home to take on Magnolia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Genoa Central, they will host Nashville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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