Smithville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They lost 16-2 to the Waynedale Golden Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithville of the 13-9 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Waynedale's part, Kaitlyn Miller made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Miller was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Carleigh Lynch and Kendall Rising did most of the damage at the plate: Lynch scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Rising scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ashtyn Miller, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Smithville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Waynedale, their win bumped their record up to 6-12.
Smithville will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Rittman at 5:00 p.m. As for Waynedale, they will head out on the road to take on Dalton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Waynedale is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
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