Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Springfield). They put the hurt on the Manzanola Bobcats with a sharp 19-2 victory on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Longhorns in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now won eight in a row.
Hudson Gourley
| 04/15/25 @ Manzanola | 4 |
| 04/11/25 @ Wiley | 3 |
| 03/31/25 @ McClave | 3 |
| 04/08/25 vs Granada | 2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Stanton County | 1 |
Hudson Gourley was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Springfield is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-6 otherwise. Gourley was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jorey Billings was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple. He is becoming a predictor of Springfield's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 3-5 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Dane Rosengrants, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Springfield's record now sits at 5-6. As for Manzanola, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8.
Springfield will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bobcats: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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