Springfield and Granite City pushed the score to 18-7 the last time they played Granite City, but on Saturday defenses reigned supreme. Springfield fell just short of Granite City by a score of 3-1. Springfield hasn't had much luck with Granite City recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Springfield saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Karter Marks, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 13-16. As for Granite City, their victory bumped their record up to 14-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will square off against Pawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Indians will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Springfield surely won't give up without a fight. As for Granite City, they will welcome Mascoutah at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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