For the second straight game, Smithville will face off against Waynedale. The Smithies will be playing in front of their home fans against the Golden Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smithville has given up an average of 9.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Smithville is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They fell just short of Waynedale by a score of 13-12 on Wednesday.
For Waynedale's part, Madi Miller was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs Miller has posted since back in March. Brayleigh Mast was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Waynedale hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in eight consecutive contests.
Smithville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Waynedale, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10.
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