Otto-Eldred won the last time they faced Smethport, and things went their way on Monday too. The Otto-Eldred Terrors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Smethport Hubbers and snuck past 7-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Otto-Eldred.
Manning Splain was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Davey Schenfield, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
On Smethport's side, they saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brentton McDowell, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. McDowell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Hungiville, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Smethport was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Otto-Eldred is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-5 record this season. As for Smethport, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Otto-Eldred will take on Oswayo Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Otto-Eldred is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Smethport, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Coudersport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coudersport will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Smethport surely won't give up without a fight.
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