Softball Game Preview: Thurston Colts vs. Springfield Millers

For the second straight game, Thurston will face off against Springfield. The Colts will take on the Millers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Thurston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.

Thurston took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Springfield as they made off with a 13-3 win. Considering the Colts have won seven contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Rosie Montes

Runs Batted In (Career)

05/06/25 vs Springfield	4
04/06/24 @ Ashland	3
04/12/25 vs Churchill	2
03/24/25 @ Redmond	2
04/02/24 vs Ashland	2

Rosie Montes was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kassy Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Thurston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive matches.

Thurston is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Springfield, they dropped their record down to 4-14 with the loss, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.

Springfield's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Thurston has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. It's a different story for Springfield, though, as they've only averaged .261. Will they be able to contain Thurston's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.