With a playoff game on the line, Smithsburg rose to the challenge on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Hancock Panthers. Smithsburg's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hancock's part, Logan Hendershot made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Smithsburg's win bumped their record up to 9-13. As for Hancock, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
As of now, neither Smithsburg nor Hancock have any future games scheduled.
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