Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 13-1 to the Dunlap Eagles. Springfield was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Dunlap apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Springfield saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Seth Impson, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Dunlap's side, Christian Ferrari and Davis Weeks made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Ferrari pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Weeks tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ferrari has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Ferrari went 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Weeks went 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eli Michanicou, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Drew Thiel was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Springfield now has a losing record at 15-16. As for Dunlap, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 26-6.
Springfield will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Mt. Zion at 7:00 p.m. The last three games Mt. Zion has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Dunlap, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Richwoods at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Richwoods is coming into the match with three straight victories on the road, so Dunlap will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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