Smithville extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-8 in the process. They came up short against the Fairless Falcons, falling 10-0. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
As for Fairless, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the contest before.
For Fairless' part, Madison Barkan made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Barkan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Hannah Smith and Chelsie Woods did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Woods went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. That's the most RBI Woods has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Addison Blackwood, who earned three runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smithville will face off against Norwayne at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Smithies' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fairless, they will square off against Hiland at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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