Springfield Southeast had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-15 to make it five. They lost 10-0 to the Jacksonville Crimsons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 12-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Springfield Southeast saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Bly, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Bly's first of the season.
As for Jacksonville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.9 runs.
On Jacksonville's side, Jack Rohlk and Nolan Peters were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Rohlk didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Peters tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March. At the plate, Rohlk went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Peters went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Joe Reif was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield Southeast will welcome Granite City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jacksonville, they will challenge Lanphier at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.08 runs per game on average), something the Crimsons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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