Springfield had lost seven straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 4-16 to make it eight. They came up short against the Thurston Colts, falling 16-1. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Colts this season, with their most recent defeat being a 20-0 loss on Saturday.
As for Thurston, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games.
For Thurston's part, Kasey Ogan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Ogan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Syren Ferguson was incredible, firing off four runs, two triples, and two doubles while going 4-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kassy Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Springfield will host North Eugene at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Thurston, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Ashland at 5:00 p.m. on the 20th.
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