Smethport hasn't had much luck against Kane recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Hubbers are taking a road trip to face off against the Wolves at 4:30 p.m. Smethport has given up an average of 11.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Smethport is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They lost 11-1 to Otto-Eldred. That's two games in a row now that the Hubbers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Meanwhile, Kane gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past Cameron County 11-1. Considering the Wolves have won three matches by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Phinn Chamberlain made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kane got a massive performance out of Preston Darr, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The Wolves are undefeated when Darr posts two or more runs, but 1-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Nate McCormack, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Kane always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Kane now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Smethport, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
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