Smithfield scored first but ultimately less than New Kent in their matchup on Wednesday. They lost 14-1 to the New Kent Trojans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Smithfield has scored all season.
For New Kent's part, Amber Greiner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits. Greiner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, New Kent let Sydney Eubank and Mariah Leonard loose on the outfield. Eubank scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Leonard scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Leonard is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Leah Rounds was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
This is the second loss in a row for Smithfield and nudges their season record down to 10-7. As for New Kent, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithfield will square off against Jamestown at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for New Kent, they will head out on the road to challenge Warhill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in New Kent's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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