In what's become a running theme this season, Springfield gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over the Coventry Comets. The victory was nothing new for Springfield as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Sydney Hillyard made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. Hillyard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances. Hillyard was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Springfield let Breanna Ruggiero and Destiny Ruggiero loose on the outfield. Ruggiero went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple, while Ruggiero scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Alyssa Hochstetler was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Springfield's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-7. As for Coventry, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Woodridge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Coventry, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Alliance at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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