Springtown has not done well against Decatur recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Springtown Porcupines sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Decatur Eagles. For Springtown, this counts as revenge for the 10-0 defeat Decatur walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Kylee Spray made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Spray was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Madison Terrell was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Elizabeth White was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base.
On Decatur's side, Madilyn Moreland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Moreland has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Abby Mosley, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Springtown's win bumped their record up to 6-7-1. As for Decatur, their loss dropped their record down to 7-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springtown's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Castleberry at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Castleberry is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Decatur, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Krum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Krum will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Decatur surely won't give up without a fight.
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