Springfield hasn't had much luck against McDonald recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Tigers will face off against the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Springfield is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Jackson-Milton on Friday. They came up short against the Bluejays, falling 9-2.
Springfield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makenna Wymer, who went 2-for-3 with one triple and one RBI. Another was Emily Conner, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, McDonald is still winless after their matchup against LaBrae on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Vikings. On the bright side, the six- run effort marked the Blue Devils' highest-scoring game to date.
Addison Grewell and Kayla Helco stepped up to the plate in a big way. Grewell went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Helco scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Grewell also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
Springfield suffered their first home defeat, dropping their record down to 2-2. As for McDonald, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Springfield might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from McDonald in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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