Kane is 8-2 against Smethport since April of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Wolves will be playing at home against the Hubbers at 4:30 p.m. Kane is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Kane gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Cameron County. The result was nothing new for the Wolves, who have now won three matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Phinn Chamberlain made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Kane is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 1-2 otherwise. Chamberlain was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Preston Darr
| 03/19/25 @ Johnsonburg | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Cameron County | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Youngsville | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Port Allegany | 1 |
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In other batting news, Kane got a massive performance out of Preston Darr, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Darr is becoming a predictor of the Wolves' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Nate McCormack was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Kane always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Smethport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 11-1 to Otto-Eldred. That's two games in a row now that the Hubbers have lost by exactly ten runs.
Kane now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Smethport, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Kane skirted past Smethport 3-2 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Wolves repeat their success, or do the Hubbers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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