Rutherford extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the Poplar Springs Atomics, falling 23-12. Even if the Rams couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Poplar Springs, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-8. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.8 runs over those games.
For Poplar Springs' part, Abby Duffell was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. That's the most hits Duffell has posted since back in April of 2025. Amelia Howell was another key player, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI.
Looking ahead, Rutherford will head out on the road to face off against Mosley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Poplar Springs, they will be playing at home against Gadsden County on Monday.
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