Apple Springs had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Centerville Bulldogs with a sharp 9-2 win on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Apple Springs also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Dakota Campbell was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. Campbell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryan Phillips, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Like Apple Springs, Centerville also got a great game from a two-way player: Wyatt Clede. He struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Clede was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Clede wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eli Emmons, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Apple Springs' victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-9. As for Centerville, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-13-1.
Apple Springs will have a chance to go back-to-back against Centerville: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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