Smithton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 15-1 loss at the hands of the Lone Jack Mules. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithton of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Smithton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Pond, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Smithton's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lone Jack, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Smithton will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bunceton at 5:00 p.m. As for Lone Jack, they will head out on the road to take on Sweet Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Lone Jack's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
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