Springfield extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping their season record down to 1-13 in the process. They came up short against the Firestone Falcons, falling 10-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 back in April.
As for Firestone, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-6. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won six matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Firestone's part, Jason Chestnut tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave Chestnut a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Isaak Nespo was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Harris, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will welcome Coventry at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Firestone, they will look to defend their home field on Sunday against Ellet at 3:00 p.m. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Orangemen have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season.
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