There's no place like home for Poplar Bluff, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They never let the Kelly Hawks onto the board and left with a 3-0 victory on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Mules as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The result came thanks to Molly Eason's shutout, as she gave up just three hits.
On the hitting side, Poplar Bluff's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ireland Byrne, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Blancett, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Poplar Bluff's win bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Kelly, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 13-8 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Poplar Bluff will take on Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kelly, they will square off against Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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