Port Allegany came out on top against Bolivar-Richburg on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run third inning. The Gators narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wolverines 8-6. This was payback for the Gators, who suffered a 5-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Derek Smith
| 05/05/25 @ Bolivar-Richburg | 11 |
| 04/09/25 @ Coudersport | 6 |
| 04/22/24 vs Oswayo Valley | 6 |
| 04/29/24 @ Coudersport | 5 |
| 05/17/24 @ Cameron County | 4 |
Derek Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Chase Boyd and Kellen Veilleux did most of the damage at the plate: Boyd got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run, while Veilleux went 2-for-5 with one triple and one run. Aiden Bliss was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Port Allegany kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Port Allegany's record is now 11-2. As for Bolivar-Richburg, their loss ended a 22-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-3.
Coming up, Port Allegany will challenge Otto-Eldred at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gators' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Terrors have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Bolivar-Richburg, they will square off against Fillmore at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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