Softball Recap: Springfield Senators vs. Rochester Rockets
Springfield won the last time they faced Rochester, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Springfield Senators walked away with a 5-1 win over the Rochester Rockets.
Mia Volpert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Megan Bullock, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Kendall Knauer was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Springfield has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Rochester, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Pleasant Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Springfield will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive. Rochester will take on Decatur Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rochester is facing Decatur Eisenhower at the right time seeing as Decatur Eisenhower is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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