If Smithville was riding high fresh off their 6-0 takedown of Clayton on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Braves took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Valliant Bulldogs on Friday. The Braves were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
Jarron Ford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Smithville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karson Ford, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Smithville's defeat dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Valliant, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithville will head out to square off against Braggs at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valliant, they will challenge Tishomingo at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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