Oviedo and New Smyrna Beach squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Oviedo had to settle for second. They lost 8-0 to the New Smyrna Beach Barracudas. Considering the last time Oviedo couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Oviedo got a good showing from Bryce Francher, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Francher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On New Smyrna Beach's side, Tate Haag made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over 6.2 innings pitched. Haag was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with six RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Derek West, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Oviedo's defeat dropped their record down to 17-11. As for New Smyrna Beach, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-11.
As of now, neither Oviedo nor New Smyrna Beach have any future games scheduled.
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