Smithfield-Selma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. They lost 14-0 to the C.B. Aycock Golden Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithfield-Selma of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For C.B. Aycock's part, Ethan Shafer and Isaac Cora dominated on the mound. Shafer tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Cora pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Shafer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Dalton Smith and Zay Cora did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 2-for-2 with five RBI and a double, while Cora scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Janeson Steele, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Smithfield-Selma's defeat dropped their record down to 2-18. As for C.B. Aycock, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-4.
Smithfield-Selma will head out on the road to challenge East Wake at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for C.B. Aycock, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southern Wayne at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. C.B. Aycock is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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