Springfield extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 36 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-19. They lost 19-0 to the North Eugene Highlanders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Highlanders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Tuesday.
As for North Eugene, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 15-12 record this season. The result was nothing new for North Eugene, who have now won 11 games by ten runs or more so far this season.
For North Eugene's part, Gracie Hibler and Anabel Acosta made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hibler tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Acosta struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Hibler has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Hibler got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, while Acosta got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI and one double.
In other batting news, North Eugene got a big performance out of Camden DeWitt, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs DeWitt has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Ella Anderson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: North Eugene beat Springfield by a score of 21-0 later that day.
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