Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They fell just short of the Ashland Grizzlies by a score of 7-5. That's two games in a row now that Springfield has lost by exactly two runs.
For Ashland's part, Freeman Rountree made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Rountree has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Rountree was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mateo Moore, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jackson Rosenthal, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Ashland, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 10-7.
While Springfield had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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