Eagles
| 03/04/25 vs New Summerfield | 16 |
| 02/21/25 @ Garrison | 12 |
| 02/17/25 @ North Zulch | 12 |
| 02/28/25 @ New Summerfield | 10 |
| 02/20/25 @ Hull-Daisetta | 9 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Apple Springs). They were the clear victor by a 16-1 margin over the New Summerfield Hornets on Tuesday. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by eight runs or more this season.
Faith Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Abrie McWhorter was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hannah Turner, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Apple Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .821. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Apple Springs' win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 6-6. As for New Summerfield, their loss was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Apple Springs will square off against LEAD Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for New Summerfield, they will challenge Wells at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Wells has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.75 runs per game on average), something New Summerfield will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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