Thurston is 10-0 against Springfield since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Thurston Colts will look to defend their home field against the Springfield Millers at 2:30 p.m. Thurston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Thurston gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Springfield a 12-0 shutout. The win was some much needed relief for Thurston as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Thurston got a great performance from Kasey Ogan as she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Ogan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Thurston let Syren Ferguson and Bailey Tovey loose on the outfield. Ferguson went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs, while Tovey went 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Emily Spain was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Thurston's victory bumped their record up to 15-9-1. As for Springfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
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