If Smithton was riding high off their 16-1 takedown of Green Ridge last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Smithton Tigers fell 4-1 to the Cole Camp Blue Birds on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithton of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Even though they lost, Smithton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cole Camp struck out eight times.
For Cole Camp's part, Reid Harrison made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. Harrison was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Dasch Kaiser was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Grant Rodriguez was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Smithton's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Cole Camp, their victory bumped their record up to 6-10.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Windsor the next time they take the field. Smithton will host Windsor at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Cole Camp will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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