Springfield had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 9-19 to make it six. They lost 15-0 to the Glenwood Titans. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Springfield's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Glenwood, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-2 record this season. The result was nothing new for Glenwood, who have now won 18 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Glenwood's part, Alyvia Streb made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over four innings pitched. Streb has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Jemma Lamb and Hope Gilmore did most of the damage at the plate: Lamb went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Gilmore went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Ava Bobb was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will host Pleasant Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Glenwood, they will welcome Centennial at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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