Smethport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 9-4 to the Coudersport Falcons. That's two games in a row now that Smethport has lost by exactly five runs.
Smethport saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Boe Kirkman, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Coudersport's side, Mason Roessner and Gavyn Ayers made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Roessner pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Ayers pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Roessner scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Ayers went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Mitchell Taylor was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Dylan Howard was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Smethport's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Coudersport, they pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Otto-Eldred the next time they take the field. Coudersport will host Otto-Eldred at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Smethport will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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