Softball Recap: North Eugene Highlanders vs. Springfield Millers
North Eugene can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They came out on top against the Springfield Millers by a score of 10-5. This was a revenge contest for North Eugene, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-6 defeat when these two played on Saturday.
Lydia Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, North Eugene let Sierra Schmidt and Alexa Stiles loose on the outfield. Schmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI, while Stiles went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Peyton Ebert, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
North Eugene's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Springfield, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Ashland the next time they take the field. North Eugene will head out to face Ashland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Springfield will host them at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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