Smithville lost to Canton Central Catholic back in April of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Smithies came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 6-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Smithies.
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ZeAnna Cyrus spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Greenly Burns and Caitlin Walsh-Knouff did most of the damage at the plate: Burns got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one double, while Walsh-Knouff got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave Burns a new career-high. Ali Horst was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Smithville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Smithville's record now sits at 4-10. As for Canton Central Catholic, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-6 record.
Smithville has already played their next matchup, a 13-12 defeat against Waynedale on the 30th. As for Canton Central Catholic, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-4 loss against Rootstown on the 30th.
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