Springfield extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 7-9. They lost 12-2 to the Clinton Maroons. Springfield was not able to make up for their defeat to Clinton from their previous meeting back in May of 2019.
Springfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maylee Payne, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that Payne has hit this season.
As for Clinton, their record is now 6-12. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their one-run performance the game before.
On Clinton's side, Campbell Bass made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Bass has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lainey Nichols was incredible, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Fentress, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will face off against Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something Springfield will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Clinton, they will challenge Central A & M at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Maroons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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