Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 15-4 to the Mineral Ridge Rams. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Springfield of the 15-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
Rachel Malatok was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Mariah Jones, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On Mineral Ridge's side, Lily Merolillo made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Merolillo was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Laney Rigley was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, five RBI, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Wall, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Mineral Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 11-6.
Springfield will head out on the road to take on Jackson-Milton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Springfield has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Mineral Ridge, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Western Reserve at 5:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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