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| 03/28/26 - Home | 7-6 W |
| 04/03/25 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 05/05/23 - Home | 5-0 W |
| 05/05/22 - Away | 1-6 L |
| 04/08/17 - Neutral | 8-1 W |
While Springfield's victory against Struthers wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wildcats 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since April 16, 2025.
Kensley Schrode was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Sophia Greathouse was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Emily Conner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Springfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Struthers only managed four.
Springfield now has a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Struthers, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Girard at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The game will give the Wildcats their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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