The Smithton Tigers will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Leeton Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Smithton is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They lost 9-3 to Concordia on Monday. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Fighting Orioles recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Liam Beckett was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. Cole Bass was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Leeton unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against Wellington-Napoleon on Friday, falling 11-0. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it 11 in a row.
Smithton couldn't quite get it done against Leeton when the teams last played back in March of 2023 as they fell 14-9. Will Smithton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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