It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Smethport ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Otto-Eldred Terrors 5-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-9 back in April.
Colin Riekofsky
| 05/12/26 vs Otto-Eldred | 13 |
| 04/24/26 vs Eisenhower | 11 |
| 05/06/26 @ Cameron County | 9 |
| 04/17/26 @ Otto-Eldred | 9 |
| 04/13/26 vs Cameron County | 8 |
| + 6 more games |
Colin Riekofsky made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. He has become a key player for Smethport: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 3-7 otherwise. Riekofsky was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Wyatt Hungiville was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Smethport's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-7. As for Otto-Eldred, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.
Smethport will square off against Bradford at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Otto-Eldred does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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