Springfield is still winless after their matchup against Woodstock on Thursday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Woodstock Wasps by a score of 10-8. One positive for Springfield, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Woodstock's part, Vincent Petrone made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only one earned run over four innings pitched. Petrone was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Petrone is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least three every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Jacob Stone and Josh Hough did most of the damage at the plate: Stone scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Hough scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Andrew Gallager was another key contributor, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Woodstock, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springfield will challenge Leland & Gray at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Woodstock, they will head out on the road to square off against White River Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Woodstock is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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