Poplar Springs was the 7-6 winner over Laurel Hill when they last played one another back in April of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Poplar Springs Atomics fell victim to a tough 23-8 loss at the hands of the Laurel Hill Hoboes on Friday. Poplar Springs just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
Jada Bollon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1. Marissa Bollon was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base.
On Laurel Hill's side, they got a massive performance out of Raelee McDonald, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaelin Martin, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Poplar Springs' loss dropped their record down to 1-13-1. As for Laurel Hill, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Poplar Springs will take on Bethlehem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bethlehem is coming into the contest with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Poplar Springs will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Laurel Hill, they will stay at home for another game and welcome East Hill Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Laurel Hill is facing East Hill Christian at the right time seeing as East Hill Christian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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