After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matchups, Springfield finally came back down to earth on Monday. They fell just short of the French Settlement Lions by a score of 2-1. After a 12-7 finish the last time they played, Springfield and French Settlement decided to play a little more cautiously this time around.
For French Settlement's part, Brycen Valle was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Valle was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Mason Hill looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Valle wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Chewning, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Colin Hutcherson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Springfield's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-14. As for French Settlement, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-12.
Springfield will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against St. Thomas Aquinas at 6:30 p.m. As for French Settlement, they will stay at home for another game and welcome St. Helena College and Career Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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