Crater scored the most runs they've had all season to find success in Saturday's second game. Everything went their way against the Springfield Millers as the Crater Comets made off with a 19-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Crater, who have now won three contests by ten runs or more so far this season.
Allyson Nottingham was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Nottingham was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Payton Schwab was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taylor Ryan, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The win got Crater back to even at 4-4. As for Springfield, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crater will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Churchill at 5:00 p.m. Crater's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Churchill's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Springfield, they will head out on the road to challenge North Eugene at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Springfield is facing North Eugene at the right time seeing as North Eugene is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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