Springfield hasn't had much luck against Ashland recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Millers will welcome the Grizzlies at 5:00 p.m. Springfield has given up an average of 12.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Springfield's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-0 to Eagle Point, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Meanwhile, Ashland narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Churchill 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Grizzlies have posted against the Lancers since May 13, 2023.
Malakai Chandler made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Chandler was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cobain Taylor, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Ashland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Ashland, the victory was their first at home , bumping their record up to 4-6.
Springfield might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Ashland in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Millers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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