Kane has gone 8-2 against Smethport recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. Kane will head out on the road to face off against Smethport at 4:30 p.m. Kane will be strutting in after a win while Smethport will be coming in after a defeat.
Kane gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over Brockway. The game was the first time the Wolves have beaten the Rovers on their field since March 21, 2023.
Phinn Chamberlain
| 03/27/25 @ Brockway | 1 |
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Phinn Chamberlain made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Preston Darr, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Eric Novosel was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Smethport kicked off their season on the road on Monday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost 16-1 to Port Allegany. The Hubbers have struggled against the Gators recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Kane now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Smethport, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Kane skirted past Smethport 3-2 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Kane since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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