Smith hurls 2-hitter as Falcons open league play with win over Hurricane

Clinton-Massie pitcher Andrew Smith dominates Wilmington in 11-0 victory

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:03am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competitive energy of a high school baseball game, with players and the field deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes of color and form.A cubist interpretation of the high-intensity action on the baseball diamond as Clinton-Massie overpowers Wilmington.Wilmington Today

Clinton-Massie's Andrew Smith pitched a two-hit shutout with five strikeouts as the Falcons run-ruled Wilmington 11-0 in their SBAAC American Division opener. Smith also contributed two RBIs at the plate to help Clinton-Massie improve to 4-2 overall and 1-0 in league play. Wilmington remains winless on the season at 0-4, 0-3 in the SBAAC.

Why it matters

This victory gives Clinton-Massie an early advantage in the SBAAC American Division race, as they look to build on last season's success. For Wilmington, the loss continues their struggles to start the year and puts them in an early hole in the conference standings.

The details

Andrew Smith was dominant on the mound, allowing just two hits and two walks while striking out five Wilmington batters. At the plate, Smith drove in two runs to help his own cause. Clinton-Massie also got multi-RBI games from Colton Fite and Corey Frisch to power their 11-run outburst.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Wilmington High School.

The players

Andrew Smith

The Clinton-Massie pitcher who threw a two-hit shutout and drove in two runs in the win.

Colton Fite

A Clinton-Massie player who had two RBIs in the victory.

Corey Frisch

A Clinton-Massie player who had two RBIs in the victory.

Brydin Plymire

A Wilmington player who had one of the two hits for the Hurricane.

Spencer Mason

The Wilmington pitcher who came on in relief and allowed six runs over three innings.

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What’s next

Clinton-Massie will look to build on this win as they continue SBAAC American Division play, while Wilmington will try to get in the win column as they search for their first victory of the season.

The takeaway

This game showcased Clinton-Massie's strong pitching and balanced offensive attack, as they cruised to an easy victory over their conference rival Wilmington. The Falcons appear primed to contend for the SBAAC American Division title, while the Hurricane will need to regroup and find a way to turn their season around.