Springfield had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the McKinley Trojans out 20-18. With that win, Springfield brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.
Audrina Koscelansky tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over 4.1 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Springfield let Corissa Allen and Nevaeh Cruz loose on the outfield. Allen scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5, while Cruz scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emily Conner, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On McKinley's side, Bella Threet was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Davianna Bowyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Even though they lost, McKinley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .592. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Springfield made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for McKinley, their defeat was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Springfield beat McKinley by a score of 19-3.
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