Oswayo Valley had lost 18 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it 19. They fell just short of the Smethport Hubbers by a score of 9-8. That's two games in a row now that the Green Wave have lost by just one run.
Oswayo Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaiah Goode, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
As for Smethport, their record now sits at 4-9. They haven't had any issues with Oswayo Valley recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
On Smethport's side, Owen Rounsville was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Rounsville has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. He has become a key player for Smethport: the team is 4-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Hungiville, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in May of 2024. Cole Burdick was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oswayo Valley will face off against Williamson at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Smethport, they will square off against Kane at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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