Smithfield and Gloucester squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Smithfield had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Dukes by a score of 4-3. The Packers have struggled against the Dukes recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Caden Mintz put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in April. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Mintz wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colton Bingham, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Smithfield's loss dropped their record down to 8-13. As for Gloucester, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Smithfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Gloucester, they will square off against Hampton at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Crabbers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Dukes' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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