Springfield's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Athens Warriors. Springfield has seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw Athens, too.
Karter Marks
| 04/29/26 @ Athens | 9 |
| 04/11/26 vs Auburn | 9 |
| 04/17/26 @ Pleasant Plains | 8 |
| 03/19/26 vs Springfield Southeast | 3 |
| 04/25/26 @ East Peoria | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Karter Marks spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Springfield is 2-1 when Marks posts eight or more strikeouts, but 8-10 otherwise.
At the plate, Liam Watts was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and one triple. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Jacob Scheffler was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three runs.
Springfield always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Springfield's victory bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Athens, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-12.
Coming up, Springfield will venture away from home to face off against Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Springfield surely won't give up without a fight. As for Athens, they will host Illini Central/Greenview at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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