Kirkwood was the 5-4 winner over Springfield when they last played one another last Monday, but their luck changed this time around. The Cobras wound up with the same score they had in their last game (5-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
Gus Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. He also put up an RBI, which was his first of the season.
Kirkwood has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. As for Springfield, the victory snapped their losing streak at eight games and leaves them with a 5-12 record.
Looking ahead, Kirkwood will take on Logan County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springfield, they will square off against Liberty Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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