Springfield's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past the Champaign Central Maroons 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Springfield, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Springfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carter Kruse, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Springfield's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Champaign Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Springfield will be playing in front of their home fans against Glenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Champaign Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Hoopeston at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hoopeston is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Champaign Central will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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