E.E. Smith came into Saturday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Seventy-First Falcons 13-12. The win was just what E.E. Smith needed coming off of a 17-0 defeat in their prior contest.
The team relied heavily on Damar Nesmith, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Nick Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Seventy-First's side, Cory Bush made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
E.E. Smith's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Seventy-First, their loss dropped their record down to 2-9.
E.E. Smith will head out on the road to take on Douglas Byrd at 10:00 a.m. on Monday. E.E. Smith has given up an average of 14 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Seventy-First, they will take on Freedom Christian Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Seventy-First is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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