Smoky Hill had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Chinle Wildcats by a score of 6-2 on Friday. Smoky Hill's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kale Sedillo spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dash Deavers, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hudson Roth, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Smoky Hill made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Chinle, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-6.
Smoky Hill will square off against Uintah on Saturday. Smoky Hill has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Chinle, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Grants at 9:00 a.m.
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