Smethport proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by nine) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Port Allegany Gators 17-15. Smethport's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Port Allegany's part, they got a massive performance out of Peyton Gordon, who went 1-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Emily Errick was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Port Allegany kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Smethport's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Port Allegany, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Smethport will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Galeton at 4:30 p.m. on May 1st. As for Port Allegany, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kane at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Port Allegany is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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