Smithfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Menchville Monarchs. The Packers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Monarchs from their previous meeting back in June of 2021.

Walton Bondurant
03/28/25 vs Warhill | 4 |
05/12/25 @ Menchville | 2 |
04/30/25 vs Bruton | 2 |
04/09/25 @ Southampton | 2 |
03/26/25 vs Lafayette | 2 |
+ 5 more games |
Walton Bondurant was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-5 with two runs and two doubles. He has become a key player for Smithfield: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Webster, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Menchville, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithfield will venture away from home to square off against Tabb at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Packers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Menchville, they will head out on the road to take on Phoebus at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Monarchs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Phantoms have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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