Smithton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the La Monte Vikings a 20-0 shutout. The victory was just what Smithton needed coming off of a 12-0 loss in their prior contest.
Sam Bray made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Bray has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bray was also big at the plate, going 2-for-6 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Smithton let Ryan Pond and Brock Huffman loose on the outfield. Pond scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all seven of his plate appearances, while Huffman scored four runs and stole five bases while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Walsh, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his six plate appearances.
Smithton's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for La Monte, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Smithton will challenge Green Ridge at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Smithton is facing Green Ridge at the right time seeing as Green Ridge is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for La Monte, they will head out on the road to take on Butler at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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