With a playoff game on the line, Spanish Springs rose to the challenge on Saturday. They came out on top against the Bishop Manogue Miners by a score of 6-2. That's more bragging rights for Spanish Springs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lily Delamora spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Natalie Hagerty, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was McKenna Timmons, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
On Bishop Manogue's side, Kiki Harris was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Spanish Springs has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 21 of their last 23 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 30-6 record this season. As for Bishop Manogue, their defeat dropped their record down to 24-11.
Spanish Springs didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-0 loss vs. Douglas on the 11th. Bishop Manogue does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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