STRUTHERS, OH- Game One: Campbell Memorial 9, Springfield 7

The Campbell Memorial Red Devils rode a six-run second inning to outlast Springfield 9-7 in the opener of Tuesday’s doubleheader.

Springfield struck first with an RBI single from Alec Fusco in the top of the first, but a fielding error in the bottom half allowed Campbell to knot things up quickly. In the second, Springfield jumped back in front, capitalizing on a Red Devil error and RBI singles from Noah Troggio and Greyson Seifert.

Then came the turning point.

Campbell Memorial erupted for six runs in their half of the second despite managing just two hits. A crucial error by Springfield opened the floodgates, allowing the Red Devils to take a 7-4 lead. Jared Colon added insurance in the third with a two-run single that pushed the margin to five.

Springfield mounted a comeback with a pair of runs on a groundout and a single, but Campbell held on late to secure the win.

Malik Young went five innings on the bump to earn the win, allowing 10 hits but only two earned runs while striking out three. Josue Rodriguez led the Red Devils at the plate with two hits, while Colon and Young each drove in a pair. Troggio had a perfect day for Springfield, going 4-for-4 to lead their 10-hit effort.

Game Two: Springfield 11, Campbell Memorial 1

Springfield wasted no time flipping the script in game two, hanging an eight-spot in the bottom of the first and cruising to an 11-1 win.

Campbell Memorial once again drew first blood, with Malik Young driving in a run in the top of the first. But Springfield answered with a fury—four hits, six walks, and a costly Red Devil error powered an eight-run outburst that put the game out of reach early.

Springfield tacked on insurance in the second and third, including RBI singles by Jack Plant and Jackson Ensley. Plant was a spark plug from the eight spot, going 2-for-2 with three RBIs.

Rodriguez took the loss for Campbell, though none of the nine runs charged to him were earned. Young, Rodriguez, and Pano Kolidakis each had one hit for the Red Devils.

Springfield’s defense played clean behind Payton Novak, who tossed three innings of three-hit ball with five punchouts.

Campbell Memorial (1-1 on the day) will regroup and get ready to host Chaney on Thursday.