Springfield took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Portland, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Yellow Jackets came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers on Wednesday, sneaking past 5-4. The victory was some much needed relief for the Yellow Jackets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Logan Hellweg
| 04/15/26 vs Portland | 4 |
| 03/27/26 @ Sycamore | 2 |
| 03/13/25 vs Macon County | 2 |
| 04/03/26 vs Franklin-Simpson | 1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Kirkwood | 1 |
The team relied heavily on Logan Hellweg, who went 1-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jackson Goodfred, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Springfield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Springfield's win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Portland, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-16 record.
Looking ahead, Springfield will venture away from home to face off against Franklin-Simpson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Portland, they will host Sycamore at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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