Smethport is 2-8 against Port Allegany since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Smethport Hubbers will head out on the road to square off against the Port Allegany Gators at 4:00 p.m. Port Allegany took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Smethport, who comes in off a win.
Port Allegany is hoping to do on Tuesday what Cameron County couldn't on Monday: put an end to Smethport's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Smethport walked away with an 8-4 victory over Cameron County.
Cole Szuba and Brentton McDowell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Szuba tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, McDowell pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Szuba went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI, while McDowell scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Bennett Harris was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Zach Hungiville, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Port Allegany's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Cameron County by a score of 9-8.
Gavin Moses was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Smethport has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season. As for Port Allegany, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Smethport has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Port Allegany struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Smethport might still be hurting after the 10-4 defeat they got from Port Allegany when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Smethport, Drew Evens (who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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