Baseball Recap: Firestone Has No Trouble Against Springfield

Falcons

Margin (Wins)

04/09/25 @ East	17
04/14/25 vs North	16
05/02/25 @ Springfield	10
04/16/25 vs Springfield	10
04/01/25 vs Garfield	10

Firestone never let their opponents score on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Springfield Spartans. Considering the Falcons have won six matches by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Jason Chestnut tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. He also allowed no hits, which is notable because Firestone is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 4-6 otherwise.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isaak Nespo, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Firestone is undefeated when Nespo posts two or more runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Blake Harris was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.

Firestone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Firestone now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Springfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Firestone will challenge Ellet at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Orangemen have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Springfield, they will face off against Coventry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.