Springfield had lost 21 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-22 to make it 22. They lost 17-0 to the Crater Comets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Comets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Tuesday.
As for Crater, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 21-6. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Crater's part, Ally Nottingham was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Nottingham has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Hayden Kenyon was incredible, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Khloe Cochran also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
While Springfield had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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