Sadly, Smithton is still looking for their first win of the season after five contests. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-1 to the Prairie Home Panthers, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithton of the 11-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Sam Bray was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Bray was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Bray wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zach Walsh, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and a double. Walsh has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Smithton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Prairie Home, the victory (which was their fourth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithton will challenge Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Prairie Home, they will head out on the road to face off against New Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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