Smethport came into Thursday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Oswayo Valley Green Wave on Thursday. Smethport's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brentton McDowell made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck 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.
On Oswayo Valley's side, Ethan Hackman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Isaiah Goode made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Smethport's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-3. As for Oswayo Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Smethport will look to defend their home field on Friday against Kane at 4:30 p.m. Oswayo Valley will take on Williamson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Williamson is coming into the game with five straight losses on the road, meaning Oswayo Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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