Cougars
| 05/15/25 @ Sun Valley | 9 |
| 03/14/25 @ Dock Mennonite | 8 |
| 05/01/25 @ Penncrest | 7 |
| 03/19/25 @ Marple Newtown | 4 |
| 05/08/25 @ Strath Haven | 3 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Springfield). Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Sun Valley Vanguards a 9-0 shutout on Thursday. The Cougars not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 18, 2024 (when they won 10-0).
Nolan Dulski made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Dulski was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Denny Monastra looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Springfield is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-13 otherwise.
Dulski wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was TJ Valletti, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Brendan Becker was another, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
With the victory, Springfield broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-14. As for Sun Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-15-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will square off against Unionville at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sun Valley, they will take on Chichester at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Vanguards' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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