
Tigers
04/16/25 vs Lowellville | 11-10 |
04/14/25 @ McKinley | 5-2 |
04/12/25 vs Aquinas | 15-6 |
04/12/25 vs Aquinas | 18-7 |
Springfield took a 12-run loss the last time they faced off against Lowellville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Rockets 11-10. Winning may never get old, but the Tigers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Olivia Allen was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Giuliana Battaglini was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Allen wasn't the only one making solid contact: Springfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for the Tigers: they were averaging 5.3 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 contests they've averaged 11.
Springfield's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.7 runs over those games. As for Lowellville, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.2 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lowellville, they are taking a road trip to take on Western Reserve at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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