The Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles will square off against the Walkertown Wolfpack at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ben L. Smith has given up an average of 13.4 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Ben L. Smith's offense. They lost 22-0 to Ragsdale on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Walkertown waltzed into their matchup on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Wolves 6-4. That's two games straight that the Wolfpack have won by exactly two runs.
David Olmedo made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cam Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Gio Maneen, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Ben L. Smith's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Walkertown, their win bumped their record up to 9-4.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Ben L. Smith has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Walkertown struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Ben L. Smith might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Walkertown when the teams last played back in March. Will the Golden Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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