Morton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Olympia Spartans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Morton of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2019.
Alyvia Springer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kate Cantwell, who went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Morton's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Olympia, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morton will take on Midwest Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Midwest Central hasn't scored more than one runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Olympia, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Limestone at 4:00 p.m. Olympia will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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