The Kane Wolves will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Smethport Hubbers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kane's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Elk County Catholic. Kane's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Brock Wensel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle Zook, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Smethport can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They walked away with a 6-1 win over Oswayo Valley.
Brentton McDowell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. McDowell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Hungiville, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Owen Rounsville was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Kane's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for Smethport, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Smethport's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Kane hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. It's a different story for Smethport, though, as they've only averaged .200. Will they be able to contain Kane's hitters?
Everything went Kane's way against Smethport when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Kane made off with a 10-0 victory. Does Kane have another victory up their sleeve, or will Smethport turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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