Hampshire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 18-7 loss at the hands of the Spring Mills Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hampshire of the 13-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Spring Mills' part, Taryn Close made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Close was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Carissa Ring was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Addie Salfia was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with five RBI, a run, and a double.
Hampshire's loss dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Spring Mills, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hampshire will face off against Berkeley Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Spring Mills, they will head out on the road to challenge Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. 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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