If Springfield was riding high off their 10-3 takedown of Ashland last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Springfield Millers lost 13-1 to the Eagle Point Eagles on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Springfield of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Eagle Point's part, Brylee Leonardo spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. Leonardo has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kady Lindstrom, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Riley Jacoby was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Eagle Point, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-8.
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 Monday.
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