Smithfield extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the New Kent Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.
Kelson Sowden was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for New Kent, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games.
On New Kent's side, Robert Matthew Gentry spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Gentry has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyler Warren, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.
Coincidentally, Smithfield and New Kent will both be playing Jamestown the next time they take the field. The Trojans will host the Eagles at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Packers will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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