Smithfield-Selma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 34th straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 18-0 to the Clayton Comets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Comets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-3 two weeks ago.
Smithfield-Selma saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was EJ Stridiron, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
Smithfield-Selma's record now sits at 0-18. As for Clayton, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-7 record this season.
Smithfield-Selma will face off against South Johnston at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Clayton, they will take on Faith Christian in a tournament on Tuesday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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