Springfield Township came out on top against New Hope-Solebury on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run fifth inning. The Spartans put the hurt on the Lions with a sharp 12-3 win. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won five in a row.
Max May spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Springfield Township got a massive performance out of Mike Capoferri, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Capoferri has posted since back in April of 2024. Matthew Sokel was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Springfield Township always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .535. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive contests.
Spartans
| 04/24/25 @ New Hope-Solebury | 12-3 |
| 04/22/25 @ New Hope-Solebury | 2-1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Cheltenham | 1-0 |
| 04/08/25 @ Lower Moreland | 16-0 |
Springfield Township pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for New Hope-Solebury, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Springfield Township is set to square off against their familiar foe Upper Moreland at 3:45 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, New Hope-Solebury will face off against rival Cheltenham at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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