Springfield was the 5-2 winner over Jackson-Milton when they last played one another on Monday, but their luck changed this time around. The Tigers fell just short of the Bluejays by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday.
Jackson Ensley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Springfield saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Minetti, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Jackson-Milton, their win bumped their record up to 5-9.
Coming up, Springfield will take on East Palestine at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jackson-Milton, they will face off against Mathews at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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