Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They lost 10-0 to the Ashland Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Springfield of the 9-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
For Ashland's part, they let Freeman Rountree and Keller Bloodworth loose on the outfield. Rountree scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Bloodworth went 4-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base. Rountree has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Rosenthal, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Ashland, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Eagle Point at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Eagle Point is coming into the match with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Springfield will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Ashland, they will be playing at home against Churchill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ashland's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Churchill's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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