Bay scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Poplar Springs Atomics as the Bay Tornadoes made off with a 20-5 victory. The result was nothing new for Bay, who have now won five matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Chrystal Ruthven made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Ruthven has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ruthven was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bay got a massive performance out of Arianna Arnold, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Nala Carbajal-Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Poplar Springs' side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keelan Pelham, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Bay's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9. As for Poplar Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which is still a better percentage than their 1-10-1 record this season.
Bay will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Rocky Bayou Christian at 5:00 p.m. As for Poplar Springs, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Vernon, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
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