Citrus extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 4-9. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Springstead Eagles. Considering the last time the Hurricanes couldn't score was back in February, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Springstead, they pushed their record up to 13-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly four runs.
For Springstead's part, Alivia Miller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Whitacre, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Citrus will take on South Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Springstead, they will face off against Mitchell at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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