Smethport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 17-1 to the Coudersport Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smethport of the 9-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Smethport saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brentton McDowell, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Coudersport's side, Gavyn Ayers made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Ayers has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Ayers was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Coudersport got a massive performance out of Quinn Kratzer, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Woodard-Furman Hunter, who went 2-for-2 with six RBI.
Smethport's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Coudersport, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-3.
Smethport has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Johnsonburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Johnsonburg is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Smethport will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Coudersport does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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