For the second straight game, Springfield will face off against Miamisburg. The Wildcats are taking a road trip to square off against the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Springfield has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Springfield fell victim to Miamisburg and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Vikings, falling 17-0. Having soared to a lofty 27 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Miamisburg's part, Reed Warner tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Warner also allowed no hits, which is notable because the Vikings are 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 4-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Bryce Vaughn was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Logan Walker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double.
Miamisburg always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .610. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Miamisburg's record now sits at 6-8. As for Springfield, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-7-1.
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