Springfield came into Saturday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with an 8-4 victory over the A.J. Ellender Patriots on Saturday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bulldogs also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2025.
Joe Ray spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
Colt Lirette
| 02/20/26 @ Ascension Christian | 4 |
| 02/27/26 vs Independence | 3 |
| 02/24/26 vs Kentwood | 3 |
| 02/16/26 @ Catholic of Pointe Coupee | 3 |
| 02/12/26 @ Woodlawn-B.R. | 3 |
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On the hitting side, Colt Lirette was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Springfield's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-10-1 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Bryson Richard, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Springfield now has a winning record of 11-10-1. As for A.J. Ellender, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-10.
Coming up, Springfield will face off against Pine at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for A.J. Ellender, they will be playing at home against Patterson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lumberjacks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.29 runs per game on average), something the Patriots will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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