Smithfield-Selma was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. Their tough 17-1 defeat to the Southern Wayne Saints might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Smithfield-Selma of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Andrew Hartman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
On Southern Wayne's side, Drew Sweet and Kaeden Hinson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Sweet tossed two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Hinson pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. At the plate, Sweet went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Hinson scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Southern Wayne got a massive performance out of Hayden Waller, who went 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Boykin, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Smithfield-Selma's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Southern Wayne, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-8.
Smithfield-Selma will head out on the road to challenge C.B. Aycock at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. C.B. Aycock is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Southern Wayne, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fike at 6:30 p.m. The last three games Fike has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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