After soaring to 13 runs the game before, Green Ridge was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 16-1 walloping at the hands of the Smithton Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Green Ridge of the 20-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Smithton's part, Zach Walsh made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Walsh has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Walsh was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Pond, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Aden Criner, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Green Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Smithton, they pushed their record up to 4-8 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Green Ridge will take on Sacred Heart at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Smithton, they will be playing at home against Cole Camp at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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