Springfield extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-14 in the process. They came up short against the Churchill Lancers, falling 22-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Lancers this season, with their most recent loss being a 18-2 defeat on Thursday.
As for Churchill, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Churchill's part, Parker Emmons was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Emmons also tossed no walks, which is notable because Churchill is 5-2 when he allows at most one walk, but 3-8 otherwise. Emmons was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Lucas Gansen looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Churchill is 2-1 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 6-9 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Jayden Arbogast was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Carlos Barajas was another key player, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Springfield will face off against rival Thurston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Churchill is set to square off against their familiar foe North Eugene at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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