Laurel Hill is on a three-game streak of home losses, Poplar Springs a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Laurel Hill Hoboes will take on the Poplar Springs Atomics at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Thursday, Laurel Hill suffered a tough 19-8 loss at the hands of Destin.
Ava Steele was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Raelee McDonald was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Poplar Springs fell victim to a rough 17-2 defeat at the hands of Vernon on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Poplar Springs has lost by exactly 15 runs.
Poplar Springs saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keelan Pelham, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Pelham has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Laurel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Poplar Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11-1.
Poplar Springs' pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Laurel Hill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .547. It's a different story for Poplar Springs, though, as they've only averaged .363. Will they be able to contain Laurel Hill's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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