Van Buren was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 7-2 to the Poplar Bluff Mules. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bulldogs of the 14-11 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Katelyn Warner was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Even though they lost, Van Buren didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with five strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Van Buren's loss dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Poplar Bluff, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Buren will square off against Norwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Norwood's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Van Buren's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Poplar Bluff, they will be playing at home against West Plains at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. West Plains is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Poplar Bluff will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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