Ben L. Smith extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 3-12. They came up short against the Page Pirates, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Pirates this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 on Tuesday.
Yadiel Aristy made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
As for Page, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-9. Considering they have won nine games by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Page's side, Brooks Klaber was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Klaber was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on John Grieco, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Looking ahead, Ben L. Smith will face off against Grimsley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Page, they will take on Winston Salem Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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