Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 15th straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Ashland Grizzlies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Springfield of the 7-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Ashland's part, Jackson Rosenthal made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Rosenthal was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Keller Bloodworth was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Mateo Moore, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Ashland, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 11-7.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Springfield by a score of 10-0 later that day.
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