Oswayo Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 6-1 to the Smethport Hubbers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Oswayo Valley of the 11-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
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.
On the hitting side, 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.
On Smethport's side, Brentton McDowell made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 13 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. McDowell was also solid in the batter's box, 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.
Oswayo Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Smethport, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Oswayo Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Williamson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Williamson is coming into the match with five straight losses on the road, meaning Oswayo Valley will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Smethport, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kane at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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