After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Benjamin Davis finally came back down to earth on Thursday. Their rough 16-1 defeat to the Spring Lions might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Benjamin Davis of the 19-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
For Spring's part, London Park made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Park has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Park was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaeden Bell, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jaylin Bonilla, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Benjamin Davis' defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6. As for Spring, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 12-8.
Benjamin Davis will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Dekaney at 6:30 p.m. As for Spring, they will head out on the road to square off against Aldine at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Spring's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last seven matches.
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