The Poteau Pirates didn't have quite enough to beat the Jenks Trojans on Thursday and fell 5-4.
Blakely Wann was a solid presence on the mound despite the final result: she pitched 5 innings while giving up just 1 earned (and four unearned) runs off 3 hits.
At the plate, Poteau saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marlee Chapa, who went a perfect 3-for-3 while posting 2 RBIs, 1 double, and 1 run. The two RBIs tied her high from the 14th vs. Howe.
Even though they lost, Poteau's pitchers kept the bats quiet and finished the game with only three hits allowed. They have not allowed that few hits since the 15th, when they allowed one vs. Whitesboro.
This is the second loss in a row for Poteau and nudges their season record down to 17-13. As for Jenks, they have been performing well recently, winning three of their last four games. That run has powered them to a 4-2 record this season.
Poteau will be playing at home against Red Oak at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Jenks does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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